Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio loses to Lazio on penalties in the return leg of the 2025-26 Coppa Italia semifinal. The match ends 0-0 after 120 minutes of intense play. Lazio goalkeeper Motta saves four consecutive penalties, condemning Atalanta to elimination. Coach Palladino's team had started the game with a starting lineup that included Bernasconi and Zalewski. Lazio, led by Sarri, had chosen to field a central defender like Patric in the middle of the three midfielders. The game was characterized by great tension and nervousness, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Atalanta had two goals disallowed, one of which sparked a lot of discussion. The penalty shootout defeat is a tough blow for Atalanta, who had to face Inter in the Coppa Italia final. Lazio, on the other hand, is preparing to face the nerazzurri on May 13. The game was played in front of 22,000 spectators at the Bergamo stadium, who witnessed a very balanced game. Atalanta had started the game with a great charge, but Lazio had managed to react and take the game to penalties. The defeat is a great disappointment for Atalanta fans, who had to see their team in the Coppa Italia final. The team's coach, Palladino, had made some changes to the starting lineup, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the game. The players were disappointed, but they will have to bounce back and focus on the next game.