An injury-time goal from Cristiano Ronaldo earned a 2-2 draw for Manchester United away at Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils lead Group-F with seven points and Atalanta stand third in the group standing.
We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including;
* shot maps
* xT (expected threat)
* pass networks
* xG timelines * defensive duels
* average positions and much more!
We also try to answer some questions for you with the visuals;
Which Atalanta player attempted the most number of shots? What was the shot map of Manchester United?
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At the end of the gallery, you’ll be able to download the full PDF stats report.
Gian Piero Gasperini made only one change from their reverse fixture at Old Trafford. Duvan Zapata replaced Luis Muriel in the starting 11, as the team played in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
The average position of the starting 11 shows that Duvan Zapata operated from the left and Josip Iličić operated from the right. Mario Pašalić who played as an attacking midfielder also operated from the left.
Manchester United manager set up a three at the back formation for the second consecutive game. He made three changes to the starting 11 from their 3-0 victory over Spurs. Eric Bailly, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford came into the side in place of Victor Lindelof, Fred and Cavani.
The average position of the starting 11 hints that Manchester United played in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Cristiano Ronaldo played as the lone striker who was supported by Rashford from the left and Bruno from the middle.
Manchester United had 52% of the possession and attempted 551 passes. Out of these 551 passes, 22 passes were attempted into the opposition’s penalty area. Atalanta created an xG of 1.36 with the ten shots they attempted. Atalanta players made 21 recoveries in the opponent’s half in comparison to 30 made by the Red Devils.
Duvan Zapata attempted the most number of shots in the game. The Colombian attempted six shots and created an xG of 1.15. Manchester United players attempted 13 crosses and six crosses more than their opponents. Scott McTominay was the only player to get booked in the match.
Atalanta players attempted ten shots and half of the shots were attempted from inside the opposition’s box. A total of three shots were on target and the xG created was 1.35. One goal was scored from inside the opposition’s 6-yard box, while the other was scored from outside the box.
The Red Devils attempted 12 shots, and seven shots were attempted from inside the opposition’s box. They also had three shots on target, with one goal being scored from inside the opposition penalty box, while the other was scored from outside the box.
The expected goal timeline is the representation of the shots taken by the team. Atalanta players attempted five shots each in both halves. Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal in the injury time was the last shot of the match. The Portuguese had three shots on target.
Marten de Roon attempted 72 passes, and his 15 passes were towards right-wing-back Zappacosta. Marten de Roon received 50 passes and 13 passes were from Koopmeiners.
Left-back Luke Shaw attempted 76 passes, and his 15 passes were towards Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes received 59 passes in the match and provided an assist to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Atalanta players attempted seven smart passes. Mario Pašalić and Duvan Zapata attempted two smart passes each. Joakim Maehle attempted three crosses, while Zappacosta attempted two crosses.
Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes were able to deliver six passes each into the opposition’s penalty area. Shaw attempted four crosses for the away side. Manchester United players also attempted seven smart passes and delivered four successful passes.
Atalanta’s creative zones were from the wider sides. José Luis Palomino created the highest threat from passes.
Duvan Zapata attempted five dribbles and created an xT of 0.272 from dribbles. The other players were ineffective with their dribbles.
Manchester United players created threats from the wider sides as well as the middle. Luke Shaw created the highest threat from passes. Cristiano Ronaldo created the second-highest threat rate.
Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw and Wan-Bissaka attempted four dribbles each in the match. Rashford created the highest threat from passes.
Atalanta had a high win % towards the right side of the field. Marten de Roon and Teun Koopmeiners won two duels each.
Atalanta players won four aerial duels each, in the middle third and attacking third. Duvan Zapata won two aerial duels.
The Italian team won most of the loose ball duels in the middle third. Marten de Roon won the most number of duels and six players won two duels each.
Manchester United players won six defensive duels each towards the left and right side of the defense. Eric Bailly, Wan-Bissaka and Bruno won three duels each.
Manchester United players won more aerial duels in the middle third. Eric Bailly, McTominay and Ronaldo won two duels each.
Most of the loose ball duels were contested in the middle third. Wan-Bissaka won four loose ball duels. Luke Shaw won three loose ball duels.
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored in every Champions League game this season. The Portuguese scored a late winner in the last match, and this time he scored a last-minute equalizer to hand his side a 2-2 draw.
If you want to download the stats report in PDF format you can do so here: UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Stats: Atalanta vs Manchester United