Milestone Mario: Pašalić is Atalanta's all-time UCL topscorer
Netting goal number 8 against Club Brugge
A milestone moment for Mario Pašalić!
With the match-winning goal that sealed Atalanta's comeback against Club Brugge in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League League Phase 2, the Croatian midfielder added another chapter to his storied career, or rather affair du coeur, with the Nerazzurri.
By netting eight time in Europe's elite competition, Atalanta's number 8 has climbed to the top as the Club's all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League, overtaking both Duván Zapata and Josip Iličić, both on seven, Mario continues to write his legacy in the black-and-blue history books.
And at the final whistle, Mario’s joy is triple: after the record and the three points, his golden goal also earns him the Man of the Match award, crowning an absolutely magical night!
All of SuperMario’s Champions League Goals for Atalanta, in chronological order:
2019/20 Season
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Group Stage, Atalanta vs. Manchester City: At 49 minutes, Pašalić heads in the equalizer, securing Atalanta’s first-ever point in Europe’s elite club competition.
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Group Stage, Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Atalanta: Mario fires in a left-footed strike at the 80th minute to double the lead, helping the Nerazzurri to a historic 3-0 win and a spot in the Round of 16.
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*Final 8, Atalanta vs. PSG: A clinical left-footed finish in the 26th minute gives Atalanta the lead.
2021/22 Season
- *Group Stage, Manchester United vs. Atalanta: Pašalić opens the scoring with a precise left-footed shot in the 15th minute.
2024/25 Season
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League Phase, Atalanta vs. Sturm Graz: At 58 minutes, the Croatian midfielder nets a powerful left-footed goal to double Atalanta’s advantage.
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*League Phase, Barcelona vs. Atalanta: At 79 minutes, Pašalić levels the score with a sharp right-footed finish.
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*Knockout Phase Play-Off, Club Brugge vs. Atalanta: A crucial headed equalizer at the 41st minute.
2025/26 Season
- *League Phase, Atalanta vs. Club Brugge: The most recent highlight — a decisive header in the 87th minute that sealed the victory.
And here's Mario Pašalić’s complete UEFA Champions League goal collection for Atalanta!
UEFA Champions League: Mario Pašalić's all goals for Atalanta!