His first goal came in the 21st minute from a rebound, and he quickly doubled the lead with a well-placed shot inside the penalty area. Just before halftime, Retegui completed his hat-trick with a goal off a free kick. In the second half, he added a fourth goal in the 56th minute, finishing off a precise pass from Marten de Roon.
This remarkable performance helped Atalanta climb to third place in the Serie A standings, just four points behind leaders Napoli and one behind Inter Milan. Atalanta now holds a comfortable seven-point lead over Juventus in fifth place.
Atalanta’s coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, commended Retegui’s performance, affirming that the team remains confident and is in strong form. This hat-trick further solidifies Retegui's growing reputation as a key figure in Italian football and underscores his importance to Atalanta’s success this season.