Atalanta vs Dortmund: Can La Dea Pull Off a Miracle?

UEFA Champions League  -  Atalanta VS Borussia Dortmund
Match Time:26-02-2026 01:45 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Atalanta face a difficult task as they host Borussia Dortmund in Bergamo while trailing by two goals from the first leg. The Italian side must overturn the deficit to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Dortmund remain the favorites to advance and will face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the next round.

Team Analysis:
Atalanta face a tough challenge after losing 2–0 in the first leg despite finishing higher than Borussia Dortmund in the league phase. The Italian side have been strong domestically, staying unbeaten this year and recently defeating Napoli, while Dortmund remain consistent in both the Bundesliga and European competitions. Although Dortmund hold a strong advantage and an excellent record when leading by two goals, Atalanta will hope their recent form can inspire a comeback at home.

Player Situation:
Atalanta will again be without Giacomo Raspadori and Charles De Ketelaere, but the rest of the squad is largely fit and ready for selection. Changes in attack are possible, with Gianluca Scamacca likely to lead the line instead of Nikola Krstovic. Borussia Dortmund could regain Nico Schlotterbeck in defense, while Serhou Guirassy remains their main attacking threat with an impressive scoring record in the Champions League.

Result Prediction:
Atalanta have produced strong performances in Europe before, but overturning this deficit could be a difficult challenge. Borussia Dortmund appear more composed and resilient under their current manager. They are expected to stay calm even if Atalanta apply heavy pressure.

Predicted Result: Atalanta 1-1 Borussia Dortmund.