Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats Atalanta 2-0 in Europa League Clash

Atalanta
Atalanta
0–2
FT
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Apr 14, 2022

RB Leipzig emerged victorious over Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League clash, defeating them 2-0. Christopher Nkunku netted both goals for RB Leipzig, including a penalty late in the game, while Atalanta struggled to find an equalizer despite several substitutions and card incidents.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Atalanta 0-2 RB Leipzig
  • • Christopher Nkunku scored both goals for RB Leipzig at the 18th minute and from a penalty in the 87th minute
  • • K. Kampl and B. Henrichs received yellow cards for RB Leipzig, while Duván Zapata, Matija Nastasic, Teun Koopmeiners also received cautions for Atalanta
  • • RB Leipzig made multiple substitutions to preserve their lead, including Andre Silva, Timo Werner, and Yussuf Poulsen coming on late in the game

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 6 J. Palomino (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (M)
  • 28 M. Demiral (D)
  • 15 M. de Roon (D)
  • 11 R. Freuler (M)
  • 18 R. Malinovskyi (F)
  • 10 J. Boga (F)
  • 7 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 91 D. Zapata (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Muriel
  • 59 A. Miranchuk
  • 42 G. Scalvini
  • 88 M. Pašalić
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 46 G. Cittadini
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 20 V. Mihăilă
  • 32 M. Pessina
  • 19 B. Djimsiti
  • 13 G. Pezzella

RB Leipzig

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (M)
  • 3 Angeliño (M)
  • 2 M. Simakan (D)
  • 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

  • 17 D. Szoboszlai
  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 14 T. Adams
  • 9 Y. Poulsen
  • 23 M. Halstenberg
  • 13 P. Tschauner
  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 37 S. Raebiger
  • 38 Hugo Novoa
  • 31 Josep Martínez
  • 22 N. Mukiele

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    ?' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kampl

    Argument

  2. RB Leipzig
    18' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: Konrad Laimer
  3. RB Leipzig
    49' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    B. Henrichs

    Handball

  4. Atalanta
    50' Atalanta Var · Penalty cancelled
    R. Malinovskyi
  5. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    D. Zapata

    Argument

  6. Atalanta
    58' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: L. Muriel
  7. Atalanta
    59' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    M. Demiral

    Foul

  8. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    Willi Orbán

    Foul

  9. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andre Silva · On: D. Szoboszlai
  10. Atalanta
    70' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Boga · On: A. Miranchuk
  11. Atalanta
    70' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Demiral · On: G. Scalvini
  12. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Henrichs · On: L. Klostermann
  13. RB Leipzig
    73' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: T. Adams
  14. Atalanta
    75' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    T. Koopmeiners

    Foul

  15. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: Y. Poulsen
  16. RB Leipzig
    79' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Kampl · On: M. Halstenberg
  17. RB Leipzig
    87' RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    C. Nkunku
  18. Atalanta
    88' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: M. Pasalic
  19. RB Leipzig
    90'+5 RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Simakan

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta RB Leipzig
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 516 401
Yellow Cards 6 4
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 7
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 422 307
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Christopher Nkunku at the 18th minute set RB Leipzig on course for victory, giving them a crucial advantage over Atalanta
  • ▸ RB Leipzig's penalty conversion by Nkunku in the 87th minute sealed their win, making it difficult for Atalanta to mount a comeback