Match report

Atalanta Defeats Raków Częstochowa 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Atalanta
Atalanta
2–0
FT
Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa
Sep 21, 2023

Atalanta held their ground against the visiting team from Poland as they defeated Raków Częstochowa with a clean 2-0 scoreline, showcasing solid teamwork and efficiency. The goals came courtesy of C. De Ketelaere and Éderson, marking significant milestones in Atalanta’s journey through the UEFA Europa League.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta's first goal was scored by C. De Ketelaere at 49 minutes with an assist from D. Zappacosta.
  • • Éderson scored Atalanta’s second goal in the 66th minute, assisted by M. Ruggeri.
  • • Marten de Roon received a yellow card for a foul at 32 minutes.
  • • Atalanta made multiple substitutions including Éderson and L. Muriel replacing Marten de Roon and another player at 62 minutes.

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 2 R. Tolói (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 7 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 22 M. Ruggeri (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 11 A. Lookman (F)
  • 9 L. Muriel (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Éderson
  • 59 Aleksey Miranchuk
  • 8 M. Pašalić
  • 3 E. Holm
  • 20 M. Bakker
  • 25 M. Adopo
  • 33 H. Hateboer
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 29 M. Carnesecchi
  • 23 S. Kolašinac
  • 6 J. Palomino
  • 21 N. Zortea

Raków Częstochowa

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovačević (G)
  • 25 B. Racovițan (D)
  • 15 A. Kovačević (D)
  • 3 M. Rundić (D)
  • 22 D. Sorescu (M)
  • 5 G. Berggren (M)
  • 66 G. Papanikolaou (M)
  • 14 S. Plavšić (M)
  • 11 J. Yeboah (F)
  • 9 Ł. Zwoliński (F)
  • 30 V. Kocherhin (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 M. Cebula
  • 93 S. Kittel
  • 19 A. Crnac
  • 8 B. Lederman
  • 20 Jean Carlos
  • 12 A. Tsiftsis
  • 99 F. Piasecki
  • 27 B. Nowak

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    32' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    Marten de Roon

    Foul

  2. Atalanta
    49' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: D. Zappacosta
  3. Raków Częstochowa
    61' Raków Częstochowa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Kochergin · On: M. Cebula
  4. Raków Częstochowa
    61' Raków Częstochowa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Yeboah · On: S. Kittel
  5. Atalanta
    62' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marten de Roon · On: Éderson
  6. Atalanta
    62' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Muriel · On: A. Miranchuk
  7. Atalanta
    66' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    Éderson · Assist: M. Ruggeri
  8. Raków Częstochowa
    70' Raków Częstochowa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ł. Zwoliński · On: A. Crnac
  9. Raków Częstochowa
    71' Raków Częstochowa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Berggren · On: B. Lederman
  10. Atalanta
    76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lookman · On: M. Pasalic
  11. Atalanta
    76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Zappacosta · On: E. Holm
  12. Raków Częstochowa
    78' Raków Częstochowa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Plavšić · On: Jean Carlos
  13. Atalanta
    90'+2 Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: M. Bakker

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Raków Częstochowa
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 29 3
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 591 417
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 10 1
xG 3.93 0.78
Shots off Target 13 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 500 332
Shots Inside Box 23 2
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Atalanta after C. De Ketelaere's goal, providing a much-needed boost in the 49th minute.
  • ▸ Atalanta capitalized on their lead with Éderson’s second goal at 66 minutes, solidifying their position and closing off any comeback hopes for Raków.