Match report
Atalanta Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 in Europa League Clash
Atalanta
3–2
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Mar 10, 2022
In an electrifying encounter at the Gewiss Stadium, Atalanta stunned Bayer Leverkusen, emerging victorious with a scoreline of 3-2 in their UEFA Europa League clash. Despite falling behind early through Christopher Aránguiz's goal, the home side orchestrated a remarkable turnaround with two quickfire goals from Luis Muriel and Ruslan Malinovskyi. Leverkusen managed to pull one back via Moussa Diaby but Atalanta’s resilience and skill ensured they maintained their lead until full-time.
Key Facts
- • Match: Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Europa League)
- • Final Score: 3-2 (Atalanta won)
- • Goal Scorers: Aránguiz (11'), Malinovskyi (23'), Muriel (25', 49'), Diaby (63')
- • Yellow Cards: Tolói, Bakker, Wirtz
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Musso (G)
- 2 R. Tolói (D)
- 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
- 33 H. Hateboer (M)
- 28 M. Demiral (D)
- 15 M. de Roon (M)
- 11 R. Freuler (M)
- 18 R. Malinovskyi (F)
- 7 T. Koopmeiners (F)
- 9 L. Muriel (F)
Substitutes
- 6 J. Palomino
- 10 J. Boga
- 3 J. Mæhle
- 59 A. Miranchuk
- 88 M. Pašalić
- 13 G. Pezzella
- 31 F. Rossi
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 32 M. Pessina
- 42 G. Scalvini
- 20 V. Mihăilă
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 30 J. Frimpong (D)
- 5 M. Bakker (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 31 A. Adli (M)
- 13 L. Alario (F)
- 19 M. Diaby (M)
- 27 F. Wirtz (M)
Substitutes
- 6 O. Kossounou
- 24 T. Fosu-Mensah
- 7 Paulinho
- 9 S. Azmoun
- 21 L. Grill
- 33 P. Hincapié
- 22 D. Sinkgraven
- 36 N. Lomb
Timeline
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11' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalC. Aránguiz · Assist: F. Wirtz
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23' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalR. Malinovskyi · Assist: L. Muriel
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25' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalL. Muriel · Assist: R. Malinovskyi
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49' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalL. Muriel · Assist: R. Malinovskyi
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61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Alario · On: O. Kossounou
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63' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardR. Tolói
Argument
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63' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalM. Diaby · Assist: O. Kossounou
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69' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Djimsiti · On: José Luis Palomino
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69' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: J. Boga
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73' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardM. Bakker
Foul
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77' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Zappacosta · On: J. Maehle
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77' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Muriel · On: A. Miranchuk
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78' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardF. Wirtz
Off the ball foul
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80' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: T. Fosu-Mensah
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80' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Adli · On: Paulinho
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85' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Wirtz · On: S. Azmoun
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 510 | 589 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Accurate Passes | 396 | 461 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta's quick response within two minutes after Aránguiz’s goal set the tone for their dominant performance.
- ▸ Luis Muriel and Ruslan Malinovskyi's chemistry was crucial, with each scoring twice including a mutual assist.
- ▸ The introduction of substitutes in the second half strengthened Atalanta's defense and maintained control over the match despite Leverkusen's late push.