Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio has a long history at San Siro, the Milan stadium that has hosted some of the team's most important matches. On October 15, 1972, Atalanta suffered a historic defeat of 9-3 against Milan, which still remains the record for goals scored in an Italian championship. The match was played in an electric atmosphere, with Milan fans celebrating the victory. Atalanta, led by coach Cesare Maldini, was unable to contain Milan's attack, which scored goal after goal. The defeat was fatal for Atalanta, which was relegated to Serie B at the end of the season. But Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio never gave up, and continued to fight to return to Serie A. In 2002, the Bergamo team achieved a historic victory of 2-1 against Inter, which marked the beginning of the slowdown of the Nerazzurri team. The victory was obtained thanks to the goals of Nicola Ventola and Luca Saudati. Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio also had the privilege of playing at San Siro on the occasion of the presentation of the book 'Il secolo di San Siro', written by Fabio Monti and Claudio Colombo. The book tells the story of the Milan stadium, from its origins to the present day. Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio has been one of the protagonist teams of San Siro's history, and continues to be one of the most loved and respected teams in Italy. The Bergamo team has a passionate and loyal fan base, which follows it in every match. Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio is also known for its youth academy, which has produced some of the best Italian players. The team also has a strong rivalry with Inter, with whom it plays the Milan derby. Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio is a team that has made history in Italian football, and continues to be one of the most competitive and loved teams in Italy.