Match report
Atalanta Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in UEFA Europa League
Atalanta
3–0
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
May 22, 2024
Atalanta delivered an impressive performance to defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League. Adebayo Lookman starred for Atalanta with a hat-trick, while both teams faced multiple yellow cards. Despite Leverkusen's efforts and several substitutions, they were unable to break through Atalanta's defensive barrier.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen in UEFA Europa League match.
- • Adebayo Lookman scored a hat-trick (12', 26', and 75').
- • Davide Zappacosta provided an assist for the first goal.
- • Bayer Leverkusen had multiple yellow cards including those to Florian Wirtz (35') and Edmond Tapsoba (67').
- • Atalanta also received several yellow cards, notably from Berat Djimsiti (22'), Davide Zappacosta (60'), and Teun Koopmeiners (70').
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Musso (G)
- 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 4 I. Hien (D)
- 23 S. Kolašinac (D)
- 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
- 13 Éderson (M)
- 7 T. Koopmeiners (M)
- 22 M. Ruggeri (M)
- 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
- 11 A. Lookman (F)
- 90 G. Scamacca (F)
Substitutes
- 42 G. Scalvini
- 8 M. Pašalić
- 33 H. Hateboer
- 10 E. Touré
- 2 R. Tolói
- 31 F. Rossi
- 29 M. Carnesecchi
- 25 M. Adopo
- 20 M. Bakker
- 59 Aleksey Miranchuk
- 15 M. de Roon
- 3 E. Holm
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 17 M. Kovář (G)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 4 J. Tah (D)
- 3 P. Hincapié (D)
- 2 J. Stanišić (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (M)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 20 Álex Grimaldo (M)
- 30 J. Frimpong (F)
- 10 F. Wirtz (F)
- 21 A. Adli (F)
Substitutes
- 22 V. Boniface
- 8 R. Andrich
- 23 A. Hložek
- 19 N. Tella
- 14 P. Schick
- 7 J. Hofmann
- 32 G. Puerta
- 1 L. Hrádecký
- 9 Borja Iglesias
- 13 Arthur
- 6 O. Kossounou
- 36 N. Lomb
Timeline
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12' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalA. Lookman · Assist: D. Zappacosta
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22' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardB. Djimsiti
Foul
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26' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalA. Lookman
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35' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardF. Wirtz
Argument
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Stanisic · On: V. Boniface
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57' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: M. Pasalic
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60' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardD. Zappacosta
Foul
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67' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardEdmond Tapsoba
Foul
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68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Palacios · On: Robert Andrich
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69' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Grimaldo · On: A. Hlozek
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70' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardT. Koopmeiners
Foul
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73' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardRobert Andrich
Argument
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75' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalA. Lookman · Assist: G. Scamacca
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81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: N. Tella
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81' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Wirtz · On: P. Schick
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84' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Zappacosta · On: H. Hateboer
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84' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Scamacca · On: E. Touré
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90'+1 Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Ruggeri · On: R. Tolói
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 332 | 674 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 0.79 | 0.76 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 236 | 564 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lookman's early goal at 12' set the tone for Atalanta’s dominant performance.
- ▸ The second goal by Lookman in the 26th minute solidified Atalanta's lead, leaving Leverkusen scrambling to respond.
- ▸ Atalanta’s third and final goal in the 75th minute sealed their victory and eliminated any remaining doubt about the outcome.