The 2006-07 campaign delivered a glorious return to the top flight for Atalanta as La Dea, in their first season back in Serie A, secured a highly respectable 8th-place finish under manager Stefano Colantuono. Leading the charge was the club's beloved returning legend and captain, Cristiano Doni, whose 13 crucial league goals anchored the attack and marked a brilliant personal rejuvenation. In a season defined by the Calciopoli fallout, which saw rivals deducted points, Atalanta secured memorable victories against giants like AC Milan and Roma, establishing a solid foundation for their continued stay in the elite.