RB Leipzig required an own goal by Davide Zappacosta to rescue a 1-1 attract an engrossing Europa League quarterfinal first leg against Atalanta at the RB Arena on Thursday.

Luis Muriel's singular exertion following 17 minutes gave the Italian side the lead as he cut into the container and avoided two difficulties prior to sending a strong shot past Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

The hosts worked on after halftime and got their balancer not long before the hour mark. Atalanta goalkeeper Juan Musso saved Andre Silva's penalty and denied Willi Orban from the bounce back yet couldn't keep out Zappacosta's header from the subsequent corner.

The two groups hit the woodwork two times and Atalanta safeguard Merih Demiral cleared Nordi Mukiele's shot off the goal line in stoppage time.

Leipzig travel to Bergamo for the second leg next Thursday.

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