Match report

Atalanta and Celtic Draw 0-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Atalanta
Atalanta
0–0
FT
Celtic
Celtic
Oct 23, 2024

In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League clash, Atalanta and Celtic played out a scoreless draw. Both teams demonstrated solid defense and offensive strategies but failed to find the back of the net. Notable events included a yellow card for Celtic's A. Johnston early in the game and several substitutions that aimed to shift momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta vs Celtic ended 0-0
  • • A. Johnston of Celtic received a yellow card at minute 8 for a foul
  • • Substitutions included R. Bellanova and M. Retegui for Atalanta in the second half, as well as several key changes from both teams

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 23 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 16 R. Bellanova (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 13 Éderson (M)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 8 M. Pašalić (F)
  • 32 M. Retegui (F)
  • 11 A. Lookman (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 L. Samardžić
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 7 J. Cuadrado
  • 10 N. Zaniolo
  • 22 M. Ruggeri
  • 49 T. Del Lungo
  • 28 Rui Patrício
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 5 B. Godfrey
  • 46 A. Manzoni
  • 27 M. Palestra
  • 48 V. Vlahović

Celtic

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 2 A. Johnston (D)
  • 6 A. Trusty (D)
  • 5 L. Scales (D)
  • 11 Álex Valle (D)
  • 27 A. Engels (M)
  • 42 C. McGregor (M)
  • 41 R. Hatate (M)
  • 10 N. Kühn (F)
  • 9 A. Idah (F)
  • 38 D. Maeda (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Paulo Bernardo
  • 8 K. Furuhashi
  • 7 L. Palma
  • 14 L. McCowan
  • 49 J. Forrest
  • 12 V. Sinisalo
  • 56 A. Ralston
  • 17 M. Nawrocki
  • 13 Yang Hyun-Jun
  • 29 S. Bain
  • 57 S. Welsh

Timeline

  1. Celtic
    8' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    A. Johnston

    Foul

  2. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bellanova · On: L. Samardzic
  3. Atalanta
    59' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Retegui · On: C. De Ketelaere
  4. Celtic
    68' Celtic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hatate · On: P. Bernardo
  5. Celtic
    68' Celtic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Idah · On: K. Furuhashi
  6. Atalanta
    69' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lookman · On: J. Cuadrado
  7. Celtic
    74' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Maeda · On: L. Palma
  8. Celtic
    75' Celtic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Engels · On: L. McCowan
  9. Atalanta
    78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: N. Zaniolo
  10. Atalanta
    78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: M. Ruggeri
  11. Celtic
    81' Celtic subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Kuhn · On: J. Forrest

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Celtic
Fouls 5 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 4
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 633 333
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.38 0.26
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 548 263
Shots Inside Box 16 2
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's early substitutions with R. Bellanova (58') and M. Retegui (59') aimed to strengthen their midfield but did not lead to goal-scoring opportunities.
  • ▸ Celtic introduced R. Hatate and A. Idah at minute 68, aiming for a breakthrough but ultimately couldn't break the deadlock.