Atalanta rising above 'underdog' status in Europa League
Despite their shaky domestic league season, Atalanta is making it’s debut season in Europe an unexpected success…by world standards. After destroying Everton at Goodison Park last night 1-5, the team from Bergamo finds themselves on top of a group which includes the Toffees and Lyon (semi-finalists last year).
To understand how unlikely their success has been, consider that Everton spent £143 million on new players this past summer. Over the last 10 years combined, Atalanta has spent £141 million.
Money Spent:
— SPORF (@Sporf) November 23, 2017
Everton last Summer: £143M
Atalanta last 10 Years: £141M
12' Everton 0-1 Atalanta
64' Everton 0-2 Atalanta
71' Everton 1-2 Atalanta
87' Everton 1-3 Atalanta
88' Everton 1-4 Atalanta
94' Everton 1-5 Atalanta pic.twitter.com/95jZo1ojGw