What Happened
Atalanta secured a remarkable comeback victory against Borussia Dortmund (bvb) in the UEFA Champions League knockout round, overturning a two-goal deficit to win 4-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate. The match, held at the Stadio di Bergamo, saw goals from Scamacca, Zappacosta, and Pasalic, with Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi temporarily leveling the score. However, a late penalty awarded to Atalanta after a foul by Ramy Bensebaini sealed Dortmund’s fate.
Why It Matters
This victory marks Atalanta as the only Italian team to advance to the Champions League round of 16, following the eliminations of Inter Milan and Juventus. The dramatic finish, which included a VAR review and a second yellow card for Bensebaini, highlights the high stakes and intense competition of the tournament. Atalanta’s Nikola Krstović, who suffered a minor injury during the match, expressed relief over the outcome.
What’s Next
Atalanta will learn their next opponent in the Champions League draw scheduled for Friday at 12:00 CET. They could face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich, both formidable teams in the tournament. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their upcoming match against Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker this weekend.
