Atalanta Midfielder Miranchuk Delivers an Assist in Europa League Showdown
Alexey Miranchuk, the Italian club Atalanta winger turned midfielder, added an assist in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 against Sporting CP. The 28-year-old Russian-born forward has become a key creator for the Bergamo side, a fact reflected in his 2024 scoring tally where he sits among Atalanta’s top three scorers with 2 goals and 4 assists across 12 appearances.
The match unfolded at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon and finished level at 1-1. Paulinho put Sporting ahead, while Gianluca Scamacca replied for Atalanta. A decisive rematch will follow in Bergamo on March 14, where the Italian outfit will aim to secure progress to the quarterfinals.
Miranchuk moved from Lokomotiv Moscow to Atalanta in September 2020, and his current contract with the club runs until June 2025. Transfer market estimates place his market value at around 7.5 million euros, reflecting a player who has evolved into a versatile attacking option for the team.
Across all competitions this season, Miranchuk has featured in 25 matches for Atalanta, contributing 3 goals and 8 assists. In Serie A, the club sits sixth in the table with 46 points, while Inter Milan leads the standings with 72 points, highlighting a competitive campaign for the club and its forward-minded midfielder.
Already three teams have secured spots in the Champions League quarterfinals, underscoring the high-stakes atmosphere surrounding European competition this term. The ongoing European campaign remains a focal point for Atalanta as they balance league ambitions with continental ambitions across the season.