UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5
Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 3 FT Atalanta
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
59' ↓ J. Burkardt ↑J. Bahoya
A. Lookman (C. De Ketelaere) 60'
Ederson (A. Lookman) 62'
C. De Ketelaere (G. Scamacca) 65'
69' ↓ M. Dahoud ↑E. Skhiri
69' ↓ M. Gotze ↑M. Batshuayi
↓ Ederson ↑Y. Musah 69'
↓ D. Zappacosta ↑N. Zalewski 69'
↓ G. Scamacca ↑N. Krstovic 69'
↓ B. Djimsiti ↑S. Kolasinac 74'
78' ↓ A. Knauff ↑E. Wahi
78' ↓ R. Doan ↑Buta
↓ A. Lookman ↑K. Sulemana 82'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
M. Zetterer 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
1
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Defenders
N. Collins 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
R. Koch 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Theate
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
54%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Forwards
M. Gotze 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
44
Passes
8
Duels
J. Burkardt 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
8
Duels Lost
11
Poss Lost
A. Knauff
NPC
78
Minutes
78
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
BENCH
J. Grahl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaua Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Amenda 
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
R. Kristensen
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Buta
CAMEO
12
Minutes
12
Minutes
6
Touches
None
Events
O. Hojlund
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
E. Skhiri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Chandler
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Dills
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
E. Wahi
CAMEO
12
Minutes
12
Minutes
5
Touches
None
Events
J. Bahoya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Batshuayi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
M. Carnesecchi 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Defenders
O. Kossounou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Hien
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Djimsiti
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
R. Bellanova
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
M. De Roon
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Ederson 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
D. Zappacosta 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
C. De Ketelaere
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Lookman
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
0
Blocks
G. Scamacca
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
0
Blocks
BENCH
M. Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Kolasinac
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Bernasconi
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
H. Ahanor
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Y. Musah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Pasalic
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
L. Samardzic
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Brescianini
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
N. Zalewski 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Sulemana
CAMEO
8
Minutes
8
Minutes
8
Touches
None
Events
D. Maldini
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
N. Krstovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2022 | Atalanta | 2 - 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Friendlies Clubs | Gewiss Stadium |
09/12/2022
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Atalanta Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atalanta's European Statement: Frankfurt Dismantled in 60 Minutes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This wasn't a contest—it was a statement of intent from a side that has no intention of accepting a supporting role in Europe's elite competition.
Clinical Execution in the Crucible
At the Deutsche Bank Park, Eintracht Frankfurt discovered the brutal mathematics of Champions League football. Charles De Ketelaere orchestrated Atalanta's demolition with surgical precision, scoring and assisting in a performance that left the hosts chasing shadows. The Intensity was suffocating from the opening whistle—Atalanta's relentless press and incisive passing turned Frankfurt's midfield into a carousel of dispossession. By the 60th minute, the contest was already decided. Frankfurt's 46% possession told the story of a team overwhelmed by Balance and structure.
The Five-Minute Rout
The turning point arrived in a five-minute window of clinical finishing that exposed Frankfurt's defensive fragility. Ademola Lookman opened the floodgates in the 60th minute, converting De Ketelaere's assist with the composure of a player who thrives under Stakes. Two minutes later, Éderson doubled the advantage, with Lookman returning the favour to stake Atalanta's claim as serious contenders. The third, delivered by De Ketelaere in the 65th minute from Gianluca Scamacca's assist, was the final punctuation mark on a lesson in European football. Frankfurt managed only three shots on target despite their territorial ambitions—a damning indictment of their creative impotence. Atalanta's 21 total shots and 7 on target exposed the chasm in quality.
The Data Doesn't Lie
Atalanta's expected goals of 2.84 versus Frankfurt's 0.96 quantified the dominance. Odilon Kossounou's commanding defensive display provided the platform for Bergamo's attacking enterprise. Frankfurt's 82% pass accuracy proved meaningless—they were passing sideways while Atalanta carved open the pitch with 86% precision and 531 total passes. This was a masterclass in how European football should be played: efficient, ruthless, and unforgiving to the unprepared.
Key Questions
What made Charles De Ketelaere the Man of the Match?
De Ketelaere's goal, assist, and four key passes orchestrated Atalanta's dominance. He controlled tempo and created constant Intensity in the final third.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Survival Instincts vs. Bergamasque Brilliance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A desperate Frankfurt must rediscover their European soul against an Atalanta side currently operating at the peak of continental football.
The Setup
The lights at Deutsche Bank Park will be bright, but the mood in Hesse is somber. For Eintracht Frankfurt, this late November clash is no longer about prestige; it is a fight for relevance. Currently sitting 30th in the table, the Stakes are essentially a relegation battle for survival in the knockout stage. Their Form—a dismal run of one win in six—contrasts sharply with the visitors. Atalanta arrives in 5th place, boasting an elite Balance between defensive solidity and Gian Piero Gasperini’s trademark attacking fluidity.
Key Battle
The tactical friction will center on Frankfurt's ability to transition under pressure. Without specific Stars dominating the stat sheets this term, the burden falls on Omar Marmoush to find space behind a disciplined Italian backline. Conversely, Atalanta will look to Mateo Retegui to exploit a Frankfurt defense that has already leaked 16 goals this campaign. It is a duel of execution: Frankfurt’s desperate low block against Atalanta’s relentless rotations.
Our Prediction
Expect Atalanta to monopolize possession early, testing the resolve of the home crowd. While Frankfurt will rely on the atmosphere at Deutsche Bank Park to fuel a physical start, the technical gap is likely too wide to bridge. Atalanta should find the breakthrough via a set-piece or a quick lateral shift, eventually coasting to a 2-0 victory as Frankfurt's energy wanes in the second half.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you want to see a tactical clinic from Atalanta or a desperate survival scrap.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 2-0 win for the visitors, Atalanta.
Where are Eintracht Frankfurt and Atalanta in the league table?
Atalanta is flying high in 5th; Frankfurt is struggling down in 30th.
What is Eintracht Frankfurt's current form?
It is poor (LLDLL), with four losses in their last five European outings.
What does this mean for relegation?
A loss for Frankfurt effectively ends their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.