Atalanta, who have won 11 Serie A games in a row, are two points above second-placed Napoli. They face fourth-placed Lazio on 28 December. Atalanta have never won the Serie A title. Their only major trophies are the 1963 Coppa Italia and last season's Europa League.

The Europa League holders are on course to end 2024 top of Serie A, after a 3-2 win over Empoli. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice to earn Serie A leaders Atalanta a huge 3-2 triumph over Empoli to move two points clear of Napoli at the summit of the standings.

Charles De Ketelaere bagged a splendid brace to complete the comeback and give Atalanta their 11th consecutive Serie A victory, beating rugged Empoli 3-2 to spend Christmas as leaders.

Atalanta BC set a new club record of 11 consecutive Serie A wins as Charles De Ketelaere’s sublime solo effort secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Empoli to leapfrog SSC Napoli and top the table at Christmas.

Charles De Ketelaere scored late and Atalanta returned to the top of Serie A with a 3-2 win over Empoli in the club’s record-extending 11th consecutive league victory.

Atalanta must do without Marten de Roon, but Mateo Retegui and Ademola Lookman start against impressive Empoli as they seek an 11th straight Serie A victory for top spot.

Atalanta's two-goal Charles De Ketelaere was the hero after scoring a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory over mid-table Empoli and send his side back to the top of Serie A on Sunday. The Belgian weaved his way to the edge of the box four minutes from time,