Match report

Atalanta Stuns Valencia 4-1 in UEFA Champions League

Atalanta
Atalanta
4–1
FT
Valencia
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

  1. Atalanta
    16' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Hateboer · Assist: Papu Gomez
  2. Atalanta
    42' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Iličić · Assist: M. Pasalic
  3. Atalanta
    57' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    Remo Freuler
  4. Atalanta
    62' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Hateboer · Assist: M. Pasalic
  5. Valencia
    64' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Guedes · On: D. Cheryshev
  6. Valencia
    66' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Cheryshev
  7. Valencia
    73' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maximiliano Gómez · On: K. Gameiro
  8. Atalanta
    75' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Caldara · On: D. Zapata
  9. Atalanta
    79' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    H. Hateboer
  10. Atalanta
    81' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: R. Malinovskyi
  11. Atalanta
    90'+2 Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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.