Match report
Atalanta Stuns Valencia 4-1 in UEFA Champions League
Atalanta
4–1
FT
Valencia
Feb 19, 2020
Atalanta stunned Valencia with a comprehensive 4-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. The Italian side, powered by goals from H. Hateboer, J. Iličić, and Remo Freuler, showcased a dynamic attack that overwhelmed the Spanish outfit. Despite D. Cheryshev's consolation goal for Valencia, Atalanta secured a commanding lead in their group with this emphatic win.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta scored 4 goals against Valencia.
- • H. Hateboer and J. Iličić found the net for Atalanta.
- • Remo Freuler added a third goal for Atalanta.
- • H. Hateboer scored twice for Atalanta.
- • D. Cheryshev scored for Valencia.
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 95 Pierluigi Gollini (G)
- 2 Rafael Tolói (D)
- 3 Mattia Caldara (D)
- 6 José Luis Palomino (D)
- 33 Hans Hateboer (M)
- 15 Marten de Roon (M)
- 11 Remo Freuler (M)
- 8 Robin Gosens (M)
- 88 Mario Pašalić (F)
- 72 Josip Iličić (F)
- 10 Alejandro Gómez (F)
Substitutes
- 57 Marco Sportiello
- 21 Timothy Castagne
- 7 Lennart Czyborra
- 18 Ruslan Malinovskyi
- 5 Adrien Tameze
- 9 Luis Muriel
- 91 Duván Zapata
Valencia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Jaume Doménech (G)
- 18 Daniel Wass (D)
- 12 Mouctar Diakhaby (D)
- 4 Eliaquim Mangala (D)
- 14 José Luis Gayà (D)
- 20 Ferrán Torres (M)
- 10 Dani Parejo (M)
- 6 Geoffrey Kondogbia (M)
- 8 Carlos Soler (M)
- 22 Maximiliano Gómez (F)
- 7 Gonçalo Guedes (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Jasper Cillessen
- 3 Jaume Costa
- 2 Thierry Correia
- 37 Guillem Molina
- 11 Denis Cheryshev
- 23 Rubén Sobrino
- 9 Kévin Gameiro
Timeline
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16' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalH. Hateboer · Assist: Papu Gomez -
42' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalJ. Iličić · Assist: M. Pasalic -
57' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalRemo Freuler -
62' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalH. Hateboer · Assist: M. Pasalic -
64' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Guedes · On: D. Cheryshev -
66' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalD. Cheryshev -
73' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: Maximiliano Gómez · On: K. Gameiro -
75' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Caldara · On: D. Zapata -
79' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardH. Hateboer -
81' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: Papu Gomez · On: R. Malinovskyi -
90'+2 Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Pasalic · On: A. Tameze
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 18 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 486 | 450 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 10 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 385 | 366 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 15 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta took an early lead with H. Hateboer's goal in the 16th minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ The game shifted decisively in Atalanta's favor after they scored three goals in 41 minutes, with contributions from J. Iličić and Remo Freuler.