Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta registered their 11th consecutive league win with a 3-2 win over Empoli on Sunday to overtake Napoli at the top of Serie A ahead of the Christmas break.

The reigning Europa League title holders were two points ahead of Napoli, who temporarily fell behind with a 2-1 win at Genoa on Saturday.

Meanwhile, AS Roma defeated Parma 5-0.

Match Summary Table

Details from Atalanta’s Win

• Empoli, 11th in the table, took an early lead thanks to Lorenzo Colombo’s 13th-minute goal at the Gewiss Stadium.
• Atalanta lost league top scorer Matteo Retegui to injury in the 21st minute, raising concerns about his availability in the coming weeks.
• De Ketelaere levelled the score for the Bergamo side with a goal four minutes after the half-hour.
• Lookman, who just returned from his African Player of the Year award, scored his 12th goal of the season to give Atalanta the lead just before halftime.
• A 57th-minute penalty kick by Sebastiano Esposito evened the scoring for Atalanta.
• As the match was heading towards a tie, Belgian midfielder De Ketelaere scored his fifth league goal of the season in the 86th minute.

Other Highlights

Standings Snapshot

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Mayank Yadav has emerged as a new sensation in the eleventh season of IPL. The 21-year-old, hailing from the Supaul district in Bihar, has captured attention with his impressive performance on the cricket field, particularly with his speed and precision in bowling.

In his IPL debut, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, Mayank made a lasting impression by bowling the fastest ball of the 2024 season against Punjab Kings. With an impressive speed of 155.8 kilometers per hour, Mayank has astonished both fans and cricket veterans, earning praise even from legends like Dale Steyn.

What few know is that Mayank Yadav has deep roots in Bihar, specifically in the Ratho village in the Marauna block. Born in Delhi and raised in the capital, Mayank’s connection to Bihar remains strong, serving as a source of pride for the community.

Mayank’s journey to the top of cricket has been fueled by the passion and support of his family, especially his father, Prabhu Yadav. From a young age, Mayank showed a natural talent for cricket, and his father encouraged him to pursue his dreams in the sporting arena.

Prabhu Yadav, who works at a siren manufacturing company in Delhi, recognized his son’s potential and enrolled him in the Indraprastha National Cricket Academy. With dedication and hard work, Mayank flourished under the guidance of his coach, Devendra Sir, and soon excelled on the state and national cricket stage.

Although Mayank has found his home in Delhi, his heart has always been in Bihar. His meteoric rise in the IPL is a testament not only to his innate talent but also to the unwavering support of his family and community.

With every fast delivery and every wicket taken, Mayank Yadav is leaving an indelible mark on the cricket world, carrying with him the spirit and determination of Bihar to the highest levels of the national sport.