UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Atalanta 4 - 1 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' G. Scamacca
R. Bensebaini 13'
45' D. Zappacosta
HT
E. Can 53'
57' M. Pasalic (M. De Roon)
↓ M. Beier ↑F. Silva 60'
↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka 60'
69' I. Hien
F. Silva 69'
↓ J. Ryerson ↑Y. Couto 70'
↓ J. Bellingham ↑K. Adeyemi 70'
72' ↓ G. Scamacca ↑N. Krstovic
72' ↓ S. Kolasinac ↑H. Ahanor
K. Adeyemi (C. Chukwuemeka) 75'
77' ↓ G. Scalvini ↑B. Djimsiti
85' ↓ N. Zalewski ↑K. Sulemana
N. Schlotterbeck 90'+8
R. Bensebaini 90'+8
R. Bensebaini 90'+8
90'+8 L. Samardzic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giorgio Scalvini 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Davide Zappacosta 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Marten de Roon 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Mario Pašalić
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Samardžić 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Nicola Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Gianluca Scamacca
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Francesco Rossi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Honest Ahanor 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Berat Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitchel Bakker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Krstović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Vavassori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Emre Can
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramy Bensebaini 
MAGNET
116
Activity
116
Activity
95
Passes
21
Duels
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Jobe Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Felix Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Maximilian Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Julian Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Serhou Guirassy
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
35
Passes
14
Duels
BENCH
Silas Ostrzinski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yan Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Schlotterbeck 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
0
Rating
Elias Benkara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
37
Minutes
7
Rating
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Samuele Inacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/02/2026 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 0 | Atalanta | UEFA Champions League | Signal Iduna Park |
| 22/02/2018 | Atalanta | 1 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Europa League | MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore (Reggio nell'Emilia) |
| 15/02/2018 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 2 | Atalanta | UEFA Europa League | Signal-Iduna-Park (Dortmund) |
17/02/2026
22/02/2018
15/02/2018
Atalanta Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atalanta Stun Dortmund in Epic Continental Comeback
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 84/100. A masterclass in resilience as Atalanta dismantled a two-goal deficit to send the German giants packing on a night of pure continental drama.
The Early Charge
Entering the New Balance Arena with a two-goal aggregate deficit felt like a mountain too high for most, but Atalanta had other ideas. The Intensity was off the charts from the opening whistle, and it took only five minutes for G. Scamacca to ignite the crowd. His clinical finish sliced the aggregate lead in half, immediately rattling a Borussia Dortmund side that looked far too comfortable with their first-leg advantage. The home side utilized the physical presence of Sead Kolašinac to anchor the backline, allowing the wing-backs to push high and squeeze the pitch. Dortmund controlled possession with 56%, but they were static, failing to account for the relentless energy of the Bergamaschi press.
The Momentum Shift
Just as the first half seemed to be winding down, the Balance of the entire tie shifted. In the 45th minute, D. Zappacosta found the net, leveling the aggregate score and sending the stadium into a frenzy. The tactical plan from the German visitors crumbled under the pressure of the second-leg atmosphere. The turnaround was completed early in the second half when M. Pasalic converted a chance created by M. De Roon in the 57th minute. For the first time in the tie, the Italians were ahead. Dortmund’s defensive structure, usually so reliable, looked porous against the directness of the home attack, struggling to maintain any semblance of order as the game became increasingly stretched.
Chaos and Confirmation
The Stakes reached a boiling point in the final fifteen minutes. Dortmund substitute K. Adeyemi silenced the arena in the 75th minute, scoring a goal that would have forced extra time. However, the Upset was sealed in a frantic stoppage-time period. After N. Schlotterbeck and R. Bensebaini both saw red for the visitors, L. Samardzic stepped up to bury a 90th-minute penalty. The 4-1 scoreline on the night—and 4-3 on aggregate—confirmed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent knockout history. Dortmund’s late-game meltdown was a stark contrast to the composure they showed in the first leg, proving that in the knockout rounds, momentum is the only currency that matters.
Key Questions
How did the red card for N. Schlotterbeck impact the match?
The red card occurred in the 90th minute, ending Dortmund's hopes of a late equalizer and leaving them defensively depleted for the final moments.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Atalanta's desperate need to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit created an open, attacking game that Dortmund eventually failed to contain.
How did substitute Davide Zappacosta change the game?
Zappacosta actually started the match, and his crucial goal just before halftime leveled the aggregate score and shifted all momentum to Atalanta.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Bergamo’s Mountain to Climb at the New Balance Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. Atalanta must overturn a two-goal deficit against a Dortmund side that scores for fun but remains defensively fragile.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be higher as we head into this second leg on February 25, 2026. Atalanta enters the New Balance Arena trailing 2-0 on aggregate after a tough night in Germany. While their recent Form shows three wins in their last five, they face a Borussia Dortmund side that specializes in chaos. Dortmund’s season has been a rollercoaster of high-scoring affairs and defensive lapses, conceding an average of three goals per game. For Gian Piero Gasperini’s men, the objective is simple: attack from the first whistle and exploit a backline that has proven to be anything but secure.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the duel between Charles De Ketelaere and Nico Schlotterbeck. De Ketelaere has been the creative engine for the hosts, showing an elite Stars profile with two goals and two assists in his last four outings. He will look to drift into the half-spaces and pull Schlotterbeck out of position. If the German defender loses his Balance, the gaps will open for Ademola Lookman to exploit. However, if Schlotterbeck can anchor the defense, Dortmund’s counter-attacking speed will become a death sentence for the Italians.
Our Verdict
Expect a high-octane encounter where the home side dominates possession and territory. Our take is that Atalanta will likely win the match on the night, but the sheer clinical finishing of Serhou Guirassy makes a full aggregate comeback difficult. We expect a 2-1 or 3-1 scoreline that keeps the tension at a breaking point until the final whistle, with Dortmund potentially scraping through on the narrowest of margins despite their defensive struggles.