European night at Signal Iduna Park: Borussia Dortmund hosts Atalanta in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, with a spot in the round of 16 at stake.
La Dea, 15th in the league phase, has earned access to the playoffs and now aims for a win in Germany to return to Bergamo (February 25, 6:45 PM) with a valuable advantage. The Germans, 17th in the overall standings, are looking to capitalize on the home advantage in front of the "Yellow Wall."
The winner will face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the round of 16. A fascinating challenge between two teams that make intensity and offensive quality their strengths.
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💥 Match delayed due to... traffic
The kickoff of Borussia Dortmund-Atalanta has been postponed by 15 minutes due to traffic.
As reported by UEFA, the decision came because the home team arrived at the stadium over half an hour late.
A 15-minute extension was granted to allow Kovac's team to warm up properly.
👀 Palladino: “When Raspadori and CDK return”
Raffaele Palladino, Atalanta's coach, spoke to Sky Sport before the kickoff of the match against Borussia Dortmund for the first leg of the Champions League playoffs.
“Injuries? Raspadori shouldn't be out for long, we'll assess it better with the staff. I hope to recover him in two/three weeks and De Ketelaere in about a month. We'll try to get them back as soon as possible."
✅ The probable lineups
BORUSSIA DORTMUND (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Reggiani; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy. Coach Kovac.
ATALANTA (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kolasinac, Djimsiti, Koussounou; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Zalewski; Scamacca. Coach Palladino.
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