Match Report
At 3:00 on September 20, the first round of the 2024/25 Champions League season saw Atalanta host Arsenal at home.
In the 12th minute, Havertz and Saka performed a one-two at the edge of the penalty area, with Ederson committing a tactical foul to bring down Saka, earning a yellow card from the referee. Saka took the free-kick himself, shooting low towards the far corner but was saved by Carnesecci, and Thomas’ follow-up shot was blocked. In the 18th minute, Martinelli’s volley in the penalty area went over the crossbar. In the 30th minute, Retygi set up a shot, with De Ketelaere’s left-footed curling shot missing the left post.
At halftime, both sides temporarily drew 0-0 in a dull match.
Player Lineups
Atalanta Starting Lineup: 29-Carnesecci; 23-Kolasinac; 19-Demist; 4-Hyen; 15-De Roon; 77-Zapacosta; 11-Lukman; 13-Eidson; 22-Lageri; 17-De Ketelaere; 32-Retygi
Substitutes: 28-Patricio; 31-Rossi; 16-Beranuova; 3-Kessuno; 49-Lengo; 7-Cuadrado; 8-Pasalic; 10-Zaniolo; 44-Brescinni; 24-Samaradzic; 27-Palestraa; 48-Vlahovic
Arsenal Starting Lineup: 22-Raya; 4-White; 6-Gabriel; 12-Timber; 2-Saliba; 5-Thomas; 29-Havertz; 41-Rice; 9-Jesus; 11-Martinelli; 7-Saka
Substitutes: 32-Neto; 92-Potter; 15-Kiwior; 33-Calafiori; 20-Jorginho; 56-Hend; 49-Lewis Skelly; 53-Nwaneri; 44-Gore; 19-Trossard; 30-Sterling; 37-Butler-Oyegi
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