Como – Atalanta Bergamo: Keeper Carnesecchi The Antidote To Cesc Control (0-0)

A red card will always dramatically turn the game state on its head. When the red card is early, it may even spoil the spectacle, yet Como and Atalanta Bergamo played out a crazy goalless draw: one in which should cause plenty of concern for Atalanta’s security in defense but not in its goal, as Marco Carnesecchi rose to the occasion.

Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker.

In a league that markets its nostalgia and tradition, clubs like Como and Atalanta Bergamo have threatened to break that mold.

Como is the only club that can flex infinite wealth in Serie A, which has seen Cesc build a team blended with young talents and more experienced players, with plenty of top-5 league experience. After finding stability in the second half of last season, Como have elevated their game to threaten for the Champions League spots. They may have received the vintage Allegri treatment, but Como had been posting some heavy scorelines in recent weeks: 3-0 away wins to Lecce, Pisa and Lazio, before smashing Torino 6-0 last . . .