Match report
Paris Saint Germain Defeats Atalanta 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Atalanta
1–2
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Aug 12, 2020
Paris Saint Germain edged out Atalanta with a narrow 2-1 victory in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter. Atalanta started strong with a goal from Mario Pasalic, assisted by Duván Zapata, but PSG rallied with a late equalizer and a winner from Eric Choupo-Moting, assisted by Kylian Mbappé, to secure the victory.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta's Mario Pasalic scored the opening goal in the 27th minute, assisted by Duván Zapata.
- • Atalanta received multiple yellow cards: Berat Djimsiti (37'), Remo Freuler (45'+1), Marten de Roon (50'), Duván Zapata (53'), and Robin Gosens (85').
- • Paris Saint Germain's Eric Choupo-Moting scored the equalizing goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
- • The final goal, scored by Eric Choupo-Moting, came in the 93rd minute, securing the victory for PSG.
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 57 Marco Sportiello (G)
- 2 Rafael Tolói (D)
- 3 Mattia Caldara (D)
- 19 Berat Djimsiti (D)
- 33 Hans Hateboer (M)
- 15 Marten de Roon (M)
- 11 Remo Freuler (M)
- 8 Robin Gosens (M)
- 10 Alejandro Gómez (F)
- 88 Mario Pašalić (F)
- 91 Duván Zapata (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Francesco Rossi
- 25 Ludovico Gelmi
- 7 Lennart Czyborra
- 21 Timothy Castagne
- 22 Raoul Bellanova
- 6 José Luis Palomino
- 4 Boško Šutalo
- 20 Jacopo Da Riva
- 90 Ebrima Colley
- 18 Ruslan Malinovskyi
- 17 Roberto Piccoli
- 9 Luis Muriel
Paris Saint Germain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Keylor Navas (G)
- 4 Thilo Kehrer (D)
- 2 Thiago Silva (D)
- 3 Presnel Kimpembe (D)
- 14 Juan Bernat (D)
- 21 Ander Herrera (M)
- 5 Marquinhos (M)
- 27 Idrissa Gueye (M)
- 18 Mauro Icardi (F)
- 10 Neymar (F)
- 19 Pablo Sarabia (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Sergio Rico
- 30 Marcin Bułka
- 36 Loïc Mbe Soh
- 22 Abdou Diallo
- 31 Colin Dagba
- 25 Michel Bakker
- 34 Kays Ruiz-Atil
- 23 Julian Draxler
- 8 Leandro Paredes
- 7 Kylian Mbappé
- 29 Arnaud Kalimuendo Muinga
- 17 Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Timeline
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27' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalM. Pasalic · Assist: D. Zapata -
37' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardB. DjimsitiTripping
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45'+1 Atalanta Card · Yellow CardRemo FreulerHolding
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50' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardMarten de RoonHolding
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53' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardD. ZapataElbowing
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55' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow CardJuan BernatTripping
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57' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow CardAnder HerreraTripping
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59' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: Papu Gomez -
60' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: José Luis Palomino · On: B. Djimsiti -
60' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Mbappe · On: Pablo Sarabia -
67' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardR. TolóiHolding
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70' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Muriel · On: M. Pasalic -
72' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2Off: Leandro Paredes · On: I. Gueye -
72' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Draxler · On: Ander Herrera -
75' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow CardLeandro ParedesRoughing
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79' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Rico · On: K. Navas -
79' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Choupo-Moting · On: M. Icardi -
82' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Castagne · On: R. Gosens -
82' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Da Riva · On: D. Zapata -
85' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardJosé Luis PalominoFoul
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90'+3 Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal GoalE. Choupo-Moting · Assist: K. Mbappe
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Paris Saint Germain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 29 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 329 | 574 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Accurate Passes | 242 | 490 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta took the lead with a goal from Mario Pasalic, but the team struggled with discipline, accumulating five yellow cards.
- ▸ Paris Saint Germain's late equalizer and winner by Eric Choupo-Moting turned the momentum in their favor, allowing them to secure the victory in the UEFA Champions League match.