Parma and Atalanta battled to a 1-1 draw in their Serie A clash, leaving both sides searching for their best form. The match, played on August 30, 2025, saw new signing Patrick Cutrone rescue a point for Parma with a debut goal after Mario Pasalic had put Atalanta ahead.
Parma vs Atalanta: Key Moments
Atalanta almost took the lead early on when Marten de Roon capitalized on a mistake by Mandela Keita, but Gianluca Scamacca's lob hit the post with the goal gaping. Parma responded with Lautaro Valenti's powerful volley and Adrian Bernabé's stinging shot, both testing the Atalanta goalkeeper.
Gaetano Oristanio, making his Parma debut, forced a good save from Marco Carnesecchi. Pellegrino also went close for Parma, heading a Valenti cross just wide.
Kamaldeen Sulemana squandered a promising counter-attack for Atalanta after being set up by Charles De Ketelaere.
Teams struggle with injuries and form
Parma, who lost their opening game to Juventus, were missing several key players through injury, including Hernani, Matija Frigan, Jacob Ondrejka, and Nicolas Trabucchi. Atalanta were also without Ederson, Sead Kolasinac, Mitchel Bakker, and Ademola Lookman.
The draw means both teams are still looking for their first win of the season. Parma will be hoping Cutrone's debut goal can spark a turnaround, while Atalanta need to find a way to convert their chances into goals.
What's next?
Both teams will be looking to improve their performances in their next matches. Parma need to address their injury crisis, while Atalanta need to find a more clinical edge in front of goal. The Serie A season is just beginning, and there is still plenty of time for both teams to turn things around.