Atalanta's two-goal Charles De Ketelaere was the hero after scoring a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory over mid-table Empoli and send his side back to the top of Serie A on Sunday. The Belgian weaved his way to the edge of the box four minutes from time,

Atalanta needed a late winner from Charles De Ketelaere to edge Empoli on Sunday, earning them a 13th win of the season.

Charles De Ketelaere bagged a splendid brace to complete the comeback and give Atalanta their 11th consecutive Serie A victory, beating rugged Empoli 3-2 to spend Christmas as leaders.