Match report
Liverpool Defeats Atalanta 1-0 in UEFA Europa League Clash
Atalanta
0–1
FT
Liverpool
Apr 18, 2024
In an intense match at the Juventus Stadium, Liverpool emerged victorious over Atalanta with a narrow 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League fixture. Mohamed Salah's early penalty set the tone for the game as Liverpool held off a spirited challenge from the Italian side to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta vs Liverpool (UEFA Europa League): 0-1 final score.
- • Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game in the 7th minute from a penalty.
- • I. Hien received a yellow card for Atalanta due to handball at the 43rd minute.
- • T. Koopmeiners was also shown a yellow card for Atalanta due to a foul at the 77th minute.
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-1-2
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)
- 15 M. de Roon (M)
- 22 M. Ruggeri (M)
- 7 T. Koopmeiners (F)
- 59 Aleksey Miranchuk (F)
- 90 G. Scamacca (F)
Substitutes
- 8 M. Pašalić
- 17 C. De Ketelaere
- 11 A. Lookman
- 29 M. Carnesecchi
- 10 E. Touré
- 43 G. Bonfanti
- 33 H. Hateboer
- 31 F. Rossi
- 3 E. Holm
- 20 M. Bakker
- 25 M. Adopo
- 2 R. Tolói
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson Becker (G)
- 66 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
- 5 I. Konaté (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
- 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
- 17 C. Jones (M)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
- 18 C. Gakpo (F)
- 7 L. Díaz (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Diogo Jota
- 19 H. Elliott
- 9 D. Núñez
- 2 J. Gomez
- 76 J. Danns
- 38 R. Gravenberch
- 3 W. Endo
- 78 J. Quansah
- 13 Adrián
- 42 B. Clark
- 21 K. Tsimikas
- 62 C. Kelleher
Timeline
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7' Liverpool Goal · PenaltyMohamed Salah -
43' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardI. HienHandball
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66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Díaz · On: Diogo Jota -
67' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: H. Elliott -
67' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: Mohamed Salah · On: D. Núñez -
72' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Alexander-Arnold · On: J. Gomez -
75' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: Éderson · On: M. Pasalic -
75' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Scamacca · On: C. De Ketelaere -
77' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardT. KoopmeinersFoul
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79' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Miranchuk · On: A. Lookman -
79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Robertson · On: J. Danns -
90'+1 Atalanta Card · Yellow CardD. ZappacostaFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 64% | 83% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 287 | 680 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | 0.58 | 1.58 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Accurate Passes | 184 | 563 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mohamed Salah's early penalty goal in the 7th minute was crucial as it put Liverpool ahead and established momentum.
- ▸ Atalanta introduced several substitutions during the second half, including Éderson and G. Scamacca at the 75th minute, but failed to convert their efforts into goals.