And here are our key players’ post-match reactions at the Red Bull Arena. We interviewed our midfield leader Marten de Roon, the Nerazzurri goalscorer Luis Muriel and goalkeeper Juan Musso, who also saved a penalty kick.

Marten de Roon

Marten de Roon, what a pity! You put in a great performance! Maybe, the draw doesn’t fit Atalanta.

“It’s true. I’ve got this feeling. I believe it’s what the whole team thinks. In the end, we could have lost it. But you could see we created many chances. We tried to score, even after making it 1-0, in the second half. It’s a pity we conceded that goal. We were disorganised. After a penalty, you have to be ready to defend right away. We were too happy that they had missed the penalty. I’m a bit angry about it. For the rest, it is still to be decided. It’s a pity we didn’t win today.”

What a match it will be at the Gewiss Stadium…

“I think it will be the same game. They are very dangerous on the counter. But if we are doing fine and play well, If we play two touches and be able to find an extra man, We can make it. The fact that we delivered a good performance both against Napoli and today gives me confidence. But there is still so much room for improvement.”

Luis Muriel

Luis Muriel, what a goal you scored!

“It was great! I carved out a bit of space and hit a great strike. I scored an amazing goal and I’m happy about it.”

It ended 1-1. What a pity! That tie doesn’t quite fit you!

“It’s true considering how the match went. We couldn’t imagine it would have gone like that before the match. But the team put in a high-quality performance, holding back Leipzig’s attack, who is very strong, and creating many chances. After today’s match we’re very confident. I think if Atalanta play with such quality, we can get through the round.”

Of course! It will be decided once and for all at the Gewiss Stadium next week.

“Yes. It will be decided once and for all. The away goal doesn’t count anymore. So, we’ll start from scratch, from 0-0. We’re eager, as always. We’ve been doing great in the Europa [League]. We want to put in a great performance on Sunday as well to gain a lot of enthusiasm for next Thursday.”

Juan Musso

Juan Musso, you made a great save on the penalty kick. It’s a pity that they found the net less than a minute afterwards.

“Yes, it’s a pity as we managed to hold out, to struggle for a long time. Then we conceded that goal. But they are a strong team, who attack when going upfront. They’re dangerous. They also had other chances, not only that one. I think the draw is fair. But I’m satisfied with our performance.”

Do you have some regrets about not winning this match as you were so determined to?

“Of course. We only came here to get one result, which is to win. We were aware we could do it and could win. They [Leipzig] also had some chances. They’re also a solid team who play well and are good on the pitch. They have very strong players. Considering what we did and what they did, the draw is fair.”

What will the match Atalanta v Leipzig be like next week?

“I think it will be similar to this one. Both sides will create many chances. We both play with speed and intensity. It will be a similar match, I think. We hope to get goals and to claim the win, as we care a lot.”