Atalanta's Chilean striker Mauricio Pinilla admits he would be open to a move back to Universidad de Chile. Since leaving Los Azules in 2003 the 32-year old has been a journeyman, with spells in Scotland, Spain, Cyprus Portugal, Italy, Brazil and Spain. The lanky Atalanta forward spoke to local reporters after their 2-1 loss to Argentina on Friday and revealed he had contact with his former cl...Full Story »

Atalanta brushed aside Carpi 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to maintain their unbeaten run at home. Mauricio Pinilla's close-range header from Maximiliano Moralez's cross put the Bergamaschi on their way in the seventh minute. The hosts doubled their lead two minutes before the break when Alejandro Gomez's hard drive from outside the area beat goalkeeper Vid Belec. Luca Cigarini all but sealed victo...Full Story »

Mauricio Pinilla equalised eight minutes from time as Atalanta drew 2-2 at Cesena to clinch a vital point to boost their survival bid. Pinilla, returning after serving a three-match suspension, had put Atalanta ahead in the 50th minute. Cesena midfielder Franco Brienza equalised six minutes later from the penalty spot after he was brought down by Atalanta defender Yohan Benalouane. Carlos Car...Full Story »

Atalanta will attempt to win for the first time in nine league games without their leading goalscorer Mauricio Pinilla when they go up against Sassuolo on Sunday. The Chilean forward, who has scored six Serie A goals, incurred a three-match ban for violent conduct following last weekend's game against Torino. Pinilla was sent off during his team's 2-1 defeat for kicking rival Migjen Basha in a...Full Story »

A spectacular Mauricio Pinilla strike earned Atalanta a late 2-1 win over Cagliari, pulling them away from the Serie A relegation zone and leaving the Sardinians in the thick of the danger. Giuseppe Biava gave the hosts the lead in the 18th minute, only for Daniele Dessena to level just before half-time for Gianfranco Zola's men. Both sides had chances in a game which seemed nothing like a rel...Full Story »

Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono is set to hand new signing Mauricio Pinilla a start in Sunday's home match against Chievo. The Bergamaschi were desperate to strengthen their forward line in the winter transfer market having found the back of the net just 13 times in 17 games, and last week brought in Pinilla. And the Chile international, who has joined the Bergamo outfit on a six-month loan ...Full Story »

Hellas Verona goalkeeper Rafael believes he and his team-mates are heading into Wednesday's game against Genoa full of confidence. Sunday's 1-0 victory at Torino was Hellas' second straight win and lifted them to third place in Serie A, with seven points from three games. "We are very happy," Rafael said. "We have the right fighting spirit and this is important in a competition where you come ...Full Story »

Mauricio Pinilla climbed off the bench to net a late winner for Genoa at the expense of 10-man Lazio, who paid the price for not making their first-half dominance count. The match looked destined to finish in a goalless stalemate until fortune swung Genoa's way in the final five minutes. Firstly, Lazio lost Holland centre-back Stefan de Vrij to a second yellow card for handball, and then Genoa...Full Story »

Inter Milan and Cagliari shared the points in an entertaining Serie A clash at San Siro. Mauricio Pinilla's penalty gave Cagliari a half-time lead but Inter equalised early in the second period, defender Rolando credited with the goal. The result leaves fifth-placed Inter 10 points adrift of the top three, while Cagliari are five clear of the relegation zone in 15th. Cagliari were quickly out...Full Story »

Cagliari's hunt for a long overdue win away from home continues against Sampdoria at the Luigi Ferraris stadium on Sunday. The Sardinian outfit have not won on the road in Serie A since last February, a 2-0 triumph at Pescara. With just five points - all from draws - collected away from Cagliari this season, Diego Lopez's men have had to rely on home comforts to remain clear of the drop zone. ...Full Story »