Match report
Juventus Defeats Atalanta 2–1 in Coppa Italia
Atalanta
1–2
FT
Juventus
May 19, 2021
In a thrilling Coppa Italia match, Juventus managed to defeat Atalanta 2–1. Juventus took an early lead with a goal from Dejan Kulusevski, who was assisted by Weston McKennie. Atalanta responded quickly with a goal from Ruslan Malinovskyi, who was set up by Hans Hateboer. However, Federico Chiesa's late goal sealed the victory for Juventus, securing their place in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Atalanta 1–2 Juventus
- • Goals: Kulusevski (31'), Malinovskyi (41'), Chiesa (73')
- • Yellow Cards: G. Chiellini (27'), R. Malinovskyi (36'), M. de Ligt (40'), C. Romero (78'), Remo Freuler (85'), Marten de Roon (88'), J. Ilić (89')
- • Red Card: R. Toloi (88')
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 95 Pierluigi Gollini (G)
- 2 Rafael Tolói (D)
- 17 Cristian Romero (D)
- 6 José Luis Palomino (D)
- 33 Hans Hateboer (M)
- 15 Marten de Roon (M)
- 11 Remo Freuler (M)
- 8 Robin Gosens (M)
- 18 Ruslan Malinovskyi (F)
- 32 Matteo Pessina (F)
- 91 Duván Zapata (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Francesco Rossi
- 57 Marco Sportiello
- 19 Berat Djimsiti
- 3 Joakim Mæhle
- 13 Mattia Caldara
- 40 Matteo Ruggeri
- 4 Boško Šutalo
- 88 Mario Pašalić
- 59 Aleksei Miranchuk
- 7 Sam Lammers
- 72 Josip Iličić
- 9 Luis Muriel
Juventus
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 77 Gianluigi Buffon (G)
- 16 Juan Cuadrado (D)
- 4 Matthijs De Ligt (D)
- 3 Giorgio Chiellini (D)
- 13 Danilo (D)
- 14 Weston McKennie (M)
- 30 Rodrigo Bentancur (M)
- 25 Adrien Rabiot (M)
- 22 Federico Chiesa (M)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
- 44 Dejan Kulusevski (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Wojciech Szczęsny
- 31 Carlo Pinsoglio
- 19 Leonardo Bonucci
- 28 Merih Demiral
- 38 Gianluca Frabotta
- 8 Aaron Ramsey
- 5 Arthur
- 10 Paulo Dybala
- 33 Federico Bernardeschi
- 9 Álvaro Morata
Timeline
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27' Juventus Card · Yellow CardG. Chiellini
Foul
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31' Juventus Goal · Normal GoalD. Kulusevski · Assist: W. McKennie
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36' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardR. Malinovskyi
Holding
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40' Juventus Card · Yellow CardM. de Ligt
Foul
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41' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalR. Malinovskyi · Assist: H. Hateboer
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68' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Muriel · On: R. Malinovskyi
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68' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Pasalic · On: Matteo Pessina
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73' Juventus Goal · Normal GoalF. Chiesa · Assist: D. Kulusevski
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74' Juventus subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Dybala · On: F. Chiesa
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76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Iličić · On: H. Hateboer
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77' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Djimsiti · On: R. Tolói
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78' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardC. Romero
Elbowing
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83' Juventus subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Bonucci · On: D. Kulusevski
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83' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Miranchuk · On: R. Gosens
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85' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardRemo Freuler
Foul
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88' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardMarten de Roon
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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88' Atalanta Card · Red CardR. Tolói
Not on pitch
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89' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardJ. Iličić
Tripping
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 536 | 401 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 431 | 305 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Juventus took the lead early in the game with Kulusevski's goal in the 31st minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Atalanta equalized quickly with Malinovskyi's goal in the 41st minute, showing their resilience and determination.
- ▸ The match's decisive moment came when Toloi was sent off for Atalanta in the 88th minute, giving Juventus a man advantage and the opportunity to secure their victory.