The team celebrated on the pitch and with fans in the stands after the final whistle. Gasperini praised the achievement, saying it was a great accomplishment for Atalanta. He noted that while the team had been competitive with Napoli and Inter for a few weeks, this was the most achievable target.
Gasperini highlighted the team's remarkable performance, having left behind several strong teams like Juventus, Milan, Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina, and Bologna, with two rounds to spare. He also mentioned the enthusiastic support from the fans throughout the season, which filled the stadium consistently.
The coach acknowledged that the season had its ups and downs, but the team's strong finish was a testament to their hard work and determination. He emphasized that they had done well to peak at the right time, securing four wins out of five in the final stretch.
Gasperini was also asked about the possibility of a new contract extension, but he chose to focus on celebrating the team's achievement, saying they would enjoy the next two weeks before considering other matters.
He also reflected on the team's performance in the Champions League, where they finished ninth among the top 36 teams in Europe, just one point shy of advancing directly to the Round of 16. Gasperini was proud of the team's ability to compete against top teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Arsenal.