Serie A top scorer Retegui helps Atalanta beat Bologna 2 0

BERGAMO, Italy - Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui scored a goal and assisted in another as Atalanta snapped their three-match losing streak with a 2-0 Serie A win over Bologna on Sunday, strengthening their push for a place in next seasons Champions League.

Fifth-placed Bologna suffered their first loss in seven league games as Atalanta climbed to third in the standings, two points above fourth-placed Juventus.

Were very happy with this result... we showed everyone that were fine and we have learned from the mistakes we made. We hope to continue like this, Retegui told DAZN after scoring his 23rd goal in the campaign.

Obviously I want to score goals in every game, I know its difficult but the important thing is to win to get into the Champions League. Then if I reach 30 goals its fine.

Atalanta, who failed to score in their last three games, took the lead just three minutes in as Raoul Bellanova sent in a perfect cross from the right for Retegui to tap in from close range.

It was Reteguis first goal since he missed international duty last month with a thigh injury.

A similar move doubled the hosts lead in the 21st minute with Retegui shaking off Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi to cross into the box, and Mario Pasalic making no mistake putting it past the keeper.

FUTILE FIGHTBACK

Two goals down, Bologna fought hard to get a goal back before the break, but struggled to get past the hosts defence.

When a short free kick set up Dan Ndoyes curling attempt from outside the box in the 35th minute, a diving Atalanta keeper Marco Carnesecchi tipped it onto the post.

Ndoye shot wide a minute later from inside the box.

Atalantas biggest setback in the game was an injury to