A return to winning ways after three straight losses was a relief for Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini and big boost in their race to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top four finish in Serie A.

Italy center forward Mateo Retegui scored one goal and set up another as Atalanta ended a run of three straight losses with a 2-0 win over Bologna on Sunday to revive its chances of finishing in the Champions League places.

Gian Piero Gasperini admits Atalanta go into a ‘potentially fundamental clash’ with Bologna, as they go from Scudetto contenders to hanging on for the top four. ‘We are well aware of our