Atalanta 3-1 Sassuolo: Duvan Zapata, Alejandro Dario Gomez and Mario Pasalic seal comeback win and Champions League qualification at the expense of AC Milan
- Atalanta have secured a top four finish in Serie A on the final day of the season
- They came from behind against Sassuolo to take a 3-1 victory at home
- Domenico Berardi and Francesco Magnanelli both got sent off for the visitors
- AC Milan missed out on a Champions League place despite winning on final day
Atalanta will be playing in the Champions League next season after securing a top four finish on the final day of the season.
After a strong finish to the campaign, which included a recent draw away to league champions Juventus, Atalanta came from behind to defeat Sassuolo and take a European spot at the expense of giants AC Milan.
Domenico Berardi scored early for the visitors, but Atalanta kept focused and were handed the advantage after Berardi went from hero to villain and got himself sent off.
Atalanta will be playing in the Champions League next season after securing a top four finish
They came from behind against Sassuolo to take a 3-1 victory at home on the final day
Goals from Duvan Zapata, Alejandro Dario Gomez and Mario Pasalic helped turn the tie on its head, as Sassuolo faded late on.
Francesco Magnanelli was also given his marching orders, as the away team finished the match with nine men.
It was a dramatic final day flourish to Serie A, with both Milan sides uncertain of their European standing.
A fiery end to the match saw Sassuolo finish the game with just nine men on the field
AC Milan managed to pull off a final day 3-2 victory over SPAL, but had to settle for a fifth-placed finish after rivals Inter also ended with a win.
A home victory at the San Siro saw Inter end the campaign by beating Empoli 2-1, and return to the Premier competition of European football.
They appear set to resume Champions League action with Antonio Conte at the helm, with the former Chelsea boss on the verge of agreeing to take over.