Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Atalanta: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The first half at Deutsche Bank Park was a tense affair, with both Eintracht Frankfurt and Atalanta probing but neither side finding the net. Frankfurt held their own in possession, but Atalanta looked sharper in transitions, though clear chances were few and far between. Things stayed goalless until the hour mark, when the visitors suddenly exploded into life.

It all unravelled for Frankfurt around the 60-minute mark as Atalanta scored three goals in quick succession. Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock on 60 minutes, followed swiftly by Ederson doubling the lead just two minutes later at 62’. Charles De Ketelaere then sealed the 3-0 victory for Atalanta with a third on 65 minutes, leaving the home side shell-shocked and unable to mount a comeback despite late substitutions.

Atalanta edged possession with 54% compared to Frankfurt’s 46%, which helped them control the tempo, especially in the second half where their quick goals came from sustained pressure. They also led in corners 6-5 and were far more effective with successful dribbles at 69 to Frankfurt’s 45, showing their ability to beat defenders and create openings that ultimately decided the match. No cards were issued to either side, keeping the game flowing without major disciplinary interruptions, and while both teams used all five substitutions, Atalanta’s changes seemed to maintain their momentum better.

Assists were key for Atalanta with two recorded, both contributing to their rapid scoring burst, while Frankfurt struggled to convert possession into genuine threats. The visitors had their shooting boots on with 21 shots on goal compared to Frankfurt's 9 and that proved to be the edge in this fairly contested encounter.

The game’s turning point came in a frantic five-minute spell starting at 60’, when Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Atalanta with an assist from Charles De Ketelaere, shifting the momentum decisively. Just two minutes later at 62’, Ederson added a second, this time assisted by Lookman, capitalising on Frankfurt’s disarray. De Ketelaere then completed the rout netting the rebound after Samacca hit the bar at 65’, making it 3-0 and effectively ending the contest.

Substitutions played a role too, J. Bahoya came on for J. Burkardt, but it couldn’t stem the tide. Atalanta refreshed their lineup later, including a triple switch at 69’ where N. Krstovic replaced G. Scamacca, Y. Musah came on for Ederson, and N. Zalewski took over from D. Zappacosta, helping them see out the win comfortably.

Eintracht Frankfurt lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with a solid defensive trio at the back and wing-backs pushing forward to support the attack. The setup relied on midfield partnerships to feed the front two, but they struggled to break down Atalanta’s defence despite some promising overlaps on the flanks.

Atalanta deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, allowing their attacking midfield duo to link effectively with the lone striker and create overloads in key areas. This formation highlighted strong central partnerships, with the wing-backs providing width that stretched Frankfurt and opened up spaces for their quick goals.

Ademola Lookman earned Man of the Match honours for Atalanta with his goal and assist in the crucial scoring burst, constantly threatening Frankfurt’s backline and proving decisive in turning the game their way.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Atalanta (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Napoli (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Liverpool (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Galatasaray (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Olympique Marseille (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Slavia Praha (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Club Brugge (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Paris Saint Germain (A)

Eintracht Frankfurt will be looking to bounce back from this heavy defeat, as it leaves them needing to regroup quickly in the league. Their next fixture offers a chance to regain confidence against domestic opposition as the host Wolfsburg, where they’ll aim to tighten up defensively and make better use of their possession.

Atalanta can build on this convincing away win, which boosts their form heading into upcoming matches. They’ll face another test against Fiorentina on Sunday, hoping to maintain their attacking flair and possession edge to keep climbing the table.

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