Match report

Atalanta Defeats Sturm Graz 5-0 in UEFA Champions League

Atalanta
Atalanta
5–0
FT
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz
Jan 21, 2025

Atalanta put on an impressive display to defeat Sturm Graz 5-0 in the UEFA Champions League. Goals by M. Retegui, M. Pasalic, C. De Ketelaere, and M. Brescianini showcased Atalanta's attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Atalanta 5-0 Sturm Graz
  • • Goals by M. Retegui (12'), M. Pasalic (58'), C. De Ketelaere (63'), and M. Brescianini (94')
  • • L. Samardzic received a yellow card at 36'
  • • Substitutions included J. Cuadrado out for Marten de Roon and L. Samardzic replaced by B. Djimsiti

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 2 R. Tolói (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 23 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 27 M. Palestra (M)
  • 8 M. Pašalić (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 24 L. Samardžić (F)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 32 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Lookman
  • 7 J. Cuadrado
  • 13 Éderson
  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 19 B. Djimsiti
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 48 V. Vlahović
  • 28 Rui Patrício
  • 16 R. Bellanova
  • 42 G. Scalvini
  • 22 M. Ruggeri

Sturm Graz

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Scherpen (G)
  • 23 A. Malić (D)
  • 47 E. Aiwu (D)
  • 5 G. Wüthrich (D)
  • 24 D. Lavalée (D)
  • 8 M. Yalcouyé (M)
  • 4 J. Gorenc Stankovič (M)
  • 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
  • 36 A. Camara (M)
  • 10 O. Kiteishvili (F)
  • 15 W. Bøving (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Jatta
  • 14 L. Zvonarek
  • 19 T. Horvat
  • 25 S. Hierländer
  • 38 L. Grgić
  • 40 M. Bignetti
  • 35 N. Geyrhofer
  • 17 E. Karić
  • 32 K. Schopp
  • 49 P. Kiedl
  • 53 D. Khudyakov
  • 43 J. Hödl

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    12' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Retegui · Assist: D. Zappacosta
  2. Atalanta
    36' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    L. Samardzic

    Foul

  3. Sturm Graz
    46' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Camara · On: S. Jatta
  4. Atalanta
    46' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Palestra · On: J. Cuadrado
  5. Atalanta
    50' Atalanta Var · Goal cancelled
    C. De Ketelaere
  6. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pasalic · Assist: J. Cuadrado
  7. Atalanta
    63' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: I. Hien
  8. Atalanta
    64' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marten de Roon · On: Éderson
  9. Atalanta
    64' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Samardzic · On: M. Brescianini
  10. Sturm Graz
    69' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Yalcouye · On: L. Zvonarek
  11. Sturm Graz
    70' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Boving · On: Tomi Horvat
  12. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Kolasinac · On: B. Djimsiti
  13. Sturm Graz
    78' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Chukwuani · On: S. Hierlander
  14. Atalanta
    90'+4 Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Brescianini
  15. Sturm Graz
    90' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: L. Grgic

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Sturm Graz
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 81%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 5
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 598 392
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 9 1
xG 5.34 0.79
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 537 318
Shots Inside Box 21 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta took the lead early with M. Retegui's goal in the 12th minute, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Despite a cancelled goal by C. De Ketelaere due to VAR intervention at 50', Atalanta maintained momentum and scored twice more before halftime.