In a dramatic play‑off second leg, Atalanta defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1, featuring a stunning comeback, three red cards and a late penalty to seal the win. The Bergamo side’s performance secured them a spot in the Champions League round of 16, where they will face Bayern Munich.
Atalanta are currently seventh in Serie A, level on points with Como and just one behind Juventus. They have remained unbeaten since the new year, with recent victories over Napoli, Juventus and Roma. Key players include Nikola Krstović, the club’s top scorer, Gianluca Scamacca, and Lazar Samardžić, who scored the decisive penalty. Coach Raffaele Palladino’s side will look to carry this momentum into their clash with Bayern.
