Charles De Ketelaere scored late and Atalanta returned to the top of Serie A with a 3-2 win over Empoli in the club’s record-extending 11th consecutive league victory.

Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere was his team's hero on Sunday, scoring a late second goal to secure a 3-2 victory over Empoli at home and send his side back to the top of Serie A.

Atalanta BC set a new club record of 11 consecutive Serie A wins as Charles De Ketelaere’s sublime solo effort secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Empoli to leapfrog SSC Napoli and top the table at Christmas.