Atalanta collapses in Conference League final, Rosa shines

In the Conference League match between Ajax and Atalanta, Massimiliano Sarri's side fell 2‑0, with a defense that faltered in the final minutes. Young Slovenian defender Obric Mokio was again rejected, while the Italo‑Brazilian midfielder Rosa, former Juventus player, was praised as the best on the pitch.

Rosa: the surprise of the lineup

Rosa received a rating of 7.5, proving to be Massimiliano Sarri's tactical surprise. He contained first Zalewski and then Rowe, and proved dangerous in the attacking phase against Zappacosta, earning the recognition as the best player on the pitch.

Mokio and Ouazane shine in midfield

The young Congolese midfielder Mokio, born in 2008, earned a rating of 7, showing impressive maturity for his age and emerging as the best among the midfielders. Ouazane, born in 2009, entered to the crowd's ovation, received a rating of 7 and displayed all his talent with a solo effort that deserved a double.

Sarri's mistakes and Atalanta's defense

Goalkeeper Non did not make any save worthy of the name and, towards the end, was booked for time‑wasting. Ter Stegen, highlighted in the result “Ajax-Atalanta 2‑0 AJAX Ter Stegen s.”, failed to prevent the lead, while Obric committed the decisive error by losing the physical duel with Arokodare.

Van der Gijp praises Ajax backline with Ter Stegen and Blind

Bouwman, with a rating of 6.5, limited a tricky opponent like Scamacca, while Baas, rating 7, delivered the long ball that triggered Arokodare's action for the go‑ahead goal.

Zalewski, rating 5.5, lost the duel with Rosa, and Rowe, rating 5.5, struggled to assert himself in the back four, ending up almost like a fish out of water.

Scamacca, rating 6, was squeezed in the grip between Bouwman and Baas but remained the most lively of the forwards; Arokodare, rating 7, opened the match with a goal as a true centre‑forward.

Sarri switched the formation from 4‑3‑3 to 4‑2‑3‑1, but the team played worse, ending the match with a deserved defeat and the need for a change of pace in the league.