UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Villarreal vs Atalanta – stats gallery

Gian Piero Gasperini set up Atalanta in a 3-4-1-2 formation, shifting to a 5-3-2 in the defensive phase. Juan Musso started in goal behind the three centre backs Berat Djimsti, Luis Palomino and Rafael Toloi. Robin Gosens and Davide Zappacosta played as wing-backs, with Remo Freuler and Martin De Roon in the holding midfield roles behind Matteo Pessina in attacking midfield. Duvan Zapata and Malinovsky started as the two strikers upfront.