UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Borussia Dortmund 2 - 0 FT Atalanta
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' S. Guirassy (J. Ryerson)
18' L. Reggiani
O. Kossounou 40'
B. Djimsiti 40'
42' M. Beier (S. Guirassy)
G. Scamacca 45'+1
HT
↓ B. Djimsiti ↑I. Hien 46'
↓ G. Scamacca ↑N. Krstovic 46'
48' W. Anton
↓ M. De Roon ↑K. Sulemana 63'
70' ↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka
70' ↓ M. Beier ↑K. Adeyemi
↓ D. Zappacosta ↑R. Bellanova 72'
↓ N. Zalewski ↑L. Samardzic 82'
83' ↓ F. Nmecha ↑M. Sabitzer
83' ↓ S. Guirassy ↑F. Silva
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luca Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waldemar Anton 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Ramy Bensebaini
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Jobe Bellingham 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Felix Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Maximilian Beier 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Julian Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Serhou Guirassy
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almugera Kabar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Benkara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danylo Krevsun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Inacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berat Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sead Kolašinac
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Davide Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Marten de Roon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Éderson 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
66
Passes
17
Duels
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mario Pašalić
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
38
Passes
14
Duels
Nicola Zalewski
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gianluca Scamacca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Francesco Rossi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitchel Bakker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgio Scalvini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Honest Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Samardžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Krstović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Vavassori
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
Borussia Dortmund Win
Atalanta Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Dortmund Dismantle Atalanta's Defences
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. Borussia Dortmund capitalized on a lightning-fast start to secure a decisive advantage in this high-pressure Champions League knockout encounter.
The Yellow Wall Roars Early
The atmosphere at Signal Iduna Park was reaching fever pitch before the players even touched the ball. Once they did, the Intensity was immediate and overwhelming for the visitors. It took just three minutes for the deadlock to be broken. J. Ryerson found space on the flank and delivered a pinpoint ball that found S. Guirassy in stride. The striker made no mistake, burying his effort to set the tone for the evening. Borussia Dortmund didn't just lead; they dictated the tempo, forcing Atalanta to retreat into a defensive shell. The early opener completely disrupted the tactical plans of the Italian side, who struggled to cope with the directness of the Dortmund attack in the opening exchanges.
Guirassy Turns Creator
While the Italians attempted to find their footing, controlling 54% of possession, they lacked the final ball to truly threaten the Dortmund goal. The Stakes of this knockout tie were visible in every crunching tackle, but the German side remained composed. Just before the interval, the knockout blow arrived. S. Guirassy turned from scorer to provider, showing immense vision to pick out M. Beier in the 42nd minute. Beier’s finish was clinical, doubling the lead and leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. This second goal was the definitive pivot of the match, rewarding Dortmund's efficiency. Despite having fewer shots overall, our take is that the home side’s superior shot selection and movement off the ball made the scoreline inevitable.
Defensive Discipline Seals the Deal
The second half saw a shift in the Balance of the game as the visitors pushed higher up the pitch to salvage their European campaign. However, they found a brick wall in the form of Ramy Bensebaini. The defender was everywhere, snuffing out danger and ensuring that the three saves required by the Dortmund keeper were from low-probability efforts. Dortmund’s 46% possession was a choice in the final 45 minutes, sitting deep and challenging the away side to break them down. They couldn't. The match finished 2-0, a result that puts the German giants in the driver's seat. It was a professional performance that combined early flair with late-game grit, leaving the visitors to reflect on a night where they were simply outclassed in both boxes.
Key Questions
What made Serhou Guirassy the Man of the Match?
Guirassy was involved in both goals, scoring the opener and assisting the second, proving to be the most clinical player on the pitch.
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.
A Collision of Knockout Ambitions
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This is a clash where tactical discipline will likely buckle under the weight of pure offensive firepower.
The Setup
Borussia Dortmund hosts Atalanta at Signal Iduna Park in a fixture where the "survive and advance" mentality takes center stage for this Champions League Round of 32. Dortmund's Form rating of 7.0 reflects a rollercoaster run (LDWLW), but their staggering 3.3 goals per game at home suggests they are ready to turn this knockout tie into a track meet. Atalanta arrives as verified away specialists, boasting a 66.7% win rate on the road this season, contributing to a Balance score of 9.2 that promises a razor-thin margin for error.
Key Battle
Nico Schlotterbeck vs. Charles De Ketelaere. Schlotterbeck has been a defensive pillar for the hosts, maintaining a 7.8 rating over his last five matches. He faces a daunting task against De Ketelaere, who has been the ultimate catalyst for the Italians. The Belgian’s ability to find pockets of space between the lines will test Schlotterbeck's positioning and Dortmund's structural integrity under pressure.
Our Prediction
Expect a breathless 3-2 victory for Dortmund. While the Stars rating of 9.3 highlights the world-class talent available, including K. Adeyemi, the Stakes of 5.0 emphasize that this is only the first act. Dortmund will push high and leave gaps, allowing Atalanta to strike on the break, but the home side's sheer volume of chances should see them take a slim advantage to Bergamo.