Match report
Atalanta Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in UEFA Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen
0–1
FT
Atalanta
Mar 17, 2022
Atalanta stunned Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League, securing a crucial 1-0 win. The match saw early substitutions by both teams but it was Josip Boga’s last-minute goal that broke the deadlock and sealed Atalanta's victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Bayer Leverkusen 0–1 Atalanta
- • Goal scored by Josip Boga in the 90th minute (extra time)
- • T. Fosu-Mensah received a yellow card for Bayer Leverkusen at 56 minutes
- • Robert Andrich also got a yellow card for an argument with referee
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 24 T. Fosu-Mensah (M)
- 5 M. Bakker (M)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 33 P. Hincapié (D)
- 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
- 10 K. Demirbay (F)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 31 A. Adli (F)
- 19 M. Diaby (F)
Substitutes
- 8 R. Andrich
- 38 K. Bellarabi
- 9 S. Azmoun
- 13 L. Alario
- 22 D. Sinkgraven
- 36 N. Lomb
- 21 L. Grill
- 6 O. Kossounou
- 7 Paulinho
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Musso (G)
- 2 R. Tolói (D)
- 6 J. Palomino (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
- 19 B. Djimsiti
- 10 J. Boga
- 13 G. Pezzella
- 32 M. Pessina
- 20 V. Mihăilă
- 88 M. Pašalić
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 42 G. Scalvini
- 3 J. Mæhle
- 31 F. Rossi
Timeline
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10' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Tolói · On: B. Djimsiti -
56' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardT. Fosu-MensahFoul
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61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Demirbay · On: Robert Andrich -
61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Fosu-Mensah · On: Karim Bellarabi -
61' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Palacios · On: S. Azmoun -
65' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: J. Boga -
78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Zappacosta · On: G. Pezzella -
79' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Muriel · On: Matteo Pessina -
82' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Aránguiz · On: L. Alario -
90'+1 Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalJ. Boga · Assist: M. Demiral -
90' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardRobert AndrichArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | Atalanta |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 626 | 365 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 504 | 263 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta capitalized on late substitutions, including the introduction of Josip Boga, who scored the winning goal in injury time.
- ▸ The yellow card given to T. Fosu-Mensah may have affected Leverkusen's defensive stability later in the game.