In an exciting UEFA Champions League fixture, Atalanta defeated VfB Stuttgart 2-0, with key contributions from their star players. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the player ratings for both teams:
Also Read: UCL Match Report! VFB Stuttgart vs Atalanta Match Updates, News and Scores (6th November, 2024)
VfB Stuttgart Player Ratings:
- Kobel (GK) – 7.4: Made crucial saves, particularly in the first half when Atalanta threatened the goal, helping Stuttgart stay in the game.
- Karazor (Defender) – 6.5: Battled hard in midfield but struggled to contain Atalanta’s attacking movements. Defensively solid, though not without gaps.
- Sosa (Defender) – 7.0: A steady presence in defense, contributing to build-up play, though unable to offer much going forward.
- Mavropanos (Defender) – 6.8: Strong in defense with key clearances but had difficulty dealing with Atalanta’s fluid attack.
- Anton (Defender) – 6.3: Overpowered at times by Atalanta’s counter-attacks, unable to assert himself effectively during set pieces.
- Endo (Midfielder) – 6.7: Worked hard to break up Atalanta’s attacks but struggled with inconsistent passing under pressure.
- Führich (Midfielder) – 6.8: Contributed with a few chances in attack, but lacked support to create more decisive moments.
- Nartey (Midfielder) – 6.6: Played energetically but was less influential going forward. His defensive work was solid, but he lacked attacking support.
- Kerk (Midfielder) – 6.4: Had moments of creativity but couldn’t make a significant impact in Stuttgart’s offensive play.
- Al Ghaddioui (Forward) – 6.5: Worked hard to press the Atalanta defense but was not clinical in front of goal.
- Bülter (Forward) – 6.9: One of Stuttgart’s brighter performers, testing Atalanta’s defense but unable to find the net.
Substitutes:
- Castro (Midfielder) – 6.5: Came on to provide fresh legs but couldn’t have a significant impact on the game.
- Kleindienst (Forward) – 6.2: Failed to influence the game after his introduction, as Stuttgart struggled to find their rhythm in attack.
Atalanta Player Ratings:
- Musso (GK) – 7.0: Made several important saves to preserve the clean sheet, especially in the first half when Stuttgart had their best chances.
- Toloi (Defender) – 7.2: Was solid at the back, maintaining defensive organization and leadership as Stuttgart pressed.
- Palomino (Defender) – 7.4: A strong performance, stepping up with key interceptions and keeping Stuttgart’s attackers in check.
- Demiral (Defender) – 7.0: Made important defensive clearances and interceptions, maintaining a strong presence in Atalanta’s backline.
- Zappacosta (Defender) – 7.5: Contributed both defensively and offensively, supporting the attack with effective runs while securing Atalanta’s defense.
- De Roon (Midfielder) – 7.0: Played a crucial role in breaking up Stuttgart’s attacks and providing cover in midfield. His work rate was essential to Atalanta’s control of the game.
- Koopmeiners (Midfielder) – 7.4: Dictated the tempo of the match, distributing the ball effectively and linking up well with his teammates in the midfield.
- Pasalic (Midfielder) – 7.3: Contributed to both defense and attack, showing excellent ball control and positioning. His versatility helped Atalanta dominate midfield.
- Lookman (Forward) – 8.5: A standout performer, scoring the opening goal and threatening Stuttgart’s defense throughout the match with his pace and dribbling.
- Zaniolo (Forward) – 8.0: Scored the second goal to seal the victory and was a constant threat in the attack, adding creativity and flair to Atalanta’s offense.
- Højlund (Forward) – 7.0: Provided a constant physical presence up front and used his pace to unsettle Stuttgart’s defense, though he couldn’t get on the score sheet.
Substitutes:
- Ederson (Midfielder) – 6.7: Came on late in the game, helping maintain Atalanta’s structure in midfield and keeping Stuttgart from finding any late rhythm.
- Boga (Forward) – 6.6: Contributed some fresh attacking energy, but couldn’t add another goal for Atalanta.
- Soppy (Defender) – 6.5: Came on to help Atalanta secure the win, providing fresh defensive legs to handle Stuttgart’s final attacks.
Atalanta’s strong defensive performance, combined with clinical goals from Lookman and Zaniolo, secured the 2-0 victory. Stuttgart had moments of promise but struggled to break down Atalanta’s resolute defense.
The player ratings reflect the importance of individual contributions, particularly from Atalanta’s attackers and defenders who controlled the match from start to finish.
