Preview:
Atalanta are hosting Celtic in the Champions League Group Stage on October 23, with kickoff at 19:45 UTC. The game has reached the second half, and the score remains 0-0, setting up a tense finish.
Atalanta come into this fixture on the back of a strong run, having secured victories against Venezia, Genoa, and Shakhtar Donetsk. This streak has extended their unbeaten run to four matches, building momentum and confidence ahead of this European clash.
Celtic, meanwhile, are looking to continue their solid form after a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen last weekend. This result stretched their own unbeaten run to three matches. However, defensive concerns loom for the Scottish side, as they’ve conceded goals in each of their last four outings, a stat that could weigh on their minds as they seek a positive result away from home.
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Line-Ups and Match Stats:
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Atalanta began the match with Marco Carnesecchi in goal. Sead Kolasinac, Isak Hien, and Berat Djimsiti formed the backline, while Davide Zappacosta, Ederson, Marten de Roon, and Raoul Bellanova featured in midfield. Mario Pasalic, Ademola Lookman, and Mateo Retegui started in attack. Substitutes included Vanja Vlahovic, Rui Patricio, Charles De Ketelaere, and Juan Cuadrado, among others.
Celtic’s starting eleven featured Kasper Schmeichel in goal. The defensive line comprised Alex Valle, Liam Scales, Auston Trusty, and Alistair Johnston. Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, and Arne Engels occupied the midfield, with Daizen Maeda, Adam Idah, and Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn leading the attack. Key substitutes were Kyogo Furuhashi, Luis Palma, and James Forrest.
The referee handed out only one yellow card during the match, which went to Celtic’s Alistair Johnston.
Key Match Stats:
- Ball Possession: Atalanta 64% – Celtic 36%
- Expected Goals (xG): Atalanta 2.24 – Celtic 0.27
- Shots on Target: Atalanta 6 – Celtic 2
- Total Attempts: Atalanta 19 – Celtic 4
- Corners: Atalanta 5 – Celtic 4
- Passes Completed: Atalanta 479 – Celtic 247
Team Form:
- Atalanta: Undefeated in the group stage so far with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 3 goals and conceding none.
- Celtic: 1 win and 1 loss, with 6 goals scored but 8 conceded.
Recent Results:
- Atalanta: On a three-match winning streak, with victories against Venezia (2-0), Genoa (5-1), and Shakhtar Donetsk (3-0).
- Celtic: Undefeated in their last four matches, including a 2-2 draw with Aberdeen, although they suffered a 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
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