Match report

RB Leipzig and Atalanta Draw 1-1 in Europa League Clash

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
1–1
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
Apr 7, 2022

RB Leipzig held off an impressive Atalanta side to secure a hard-fought draw at home. The Italian team took the lead early through Luis Muriel, but Daniel Zappacosta's own goal levelled things up before halftime.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta scored first with a goal from Luis Muriel (17th minute)
  • • Daniel Zappacosta's own goal equalized for RB Leipzig (58th minute)
  • • José Palomino received an early yellow card for Atalanta (3rd minute)
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Andre Silva coming on for RB Leipzig and Matteo Pessina replacing Luis Muriel for Atalanta

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 25 Dani Olmo (F)
  • 33 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 23 M. Halstenberg
  • 17 D. Szoboszlai
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 2 M. Simakan
  • 13 P. Tschauner

Atalanta

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 6 J. Palomino (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (D)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (D)
  • 28 M. Demiral (D)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 11 R. Freuler (M)
  • 88 M. Pašalić (M)
  • 32 M. Pessina (M)
  • 7 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 9 L. Muriel (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 G. Scalvini
  • 91 D. Zapata
  • 10 J. Boga
  • 59 A. Miranchuk
  • 13 G. Pezzella
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 20 V. Mihăilă
  • 18 R. Malinovskyi
  • 46 G. Cittadini

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    3' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    José Luis Palomino

    Foul

  2. Atalanta
    17' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Muriel · Assist: D. Zappacosta
  3. RB Leipzig
    50' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gvardiol

    Foul

  4. RB Leipzig
    58' RB Leipzig Goal · Own Goal
    D. Zappacosta
  5. Atalanta
    61' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Pessina · On: G. Scalvini
  6. Atalanta
    61' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Muriel · On: D. Zapata
  7. Atalanta
    61' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: J. Boga
  8. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andre Silva · On: E. Forsberg
  9. Atalanta
    67' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: A. Miranchuk
  10. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: M. Halstenberg
  11. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Olmo · On: D. Szoboszlai
  12. RB Leipzig
    85' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Halstenberg

    Foul

  13. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: N. Mukiele
  14. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: H. Novoa Ramos
  15. Atalanta
    89' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Zappacosta · On: G. Pezzella

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig Atalanta
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 20
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 591 459
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 500 366
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's early goal from Luis Muriel put them in control but was quickly offset by Zappacosta’s own goal, which turned the momentum back towards RB Leipzig.
  • ▸ With both sides making multiple substitutions, the game remained tightly contested without either team able to capitalize on their chances and secure a victory.