Atalanta player ratings: More Muriel magic

Atalanta beat Udinese on Saturday to maintain pressure on AC Milan in pursuit of second place in Serie A.

Despite being in control of the majority of the game they were somehow kept within touching distance by Udinese who scored two goals without creating much else in the 90 minutes.

Ratings:

Gollini 5.5; Toloi 5, Romero 5, Palomino 5.5, Gosens 5.5, (45′ Djimsiti 5.5); Malinovskyi 7 (78′ Maehle n/a), De Roon 6, Freuler 5.5,  Pessina 6 (78′ Pasalic n/a); Muriel 7.5 ( 45′ Illicic 5.5), Zapata 6.5.

Player of the Match – Luis Muriel

The Colombian No.9 only played the first half, yet was comfortably the best player on the pitch. Not only scoring two goals, but his direct running with the ball also created problems for the opposition.

He has now hit 18 goals for the season in Serie A and is on target for the best return of his career.