On February 25, Atalanta will welcome Borussia Dortmund for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs. The match is crucial for Atalanta, who need to reverse a two-goal deficit from the first leg to keep their European ambitions alive.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, February 25
- Venue: New Balance Arena, Bergamo
Atalanta Team News
Raffaele Palladino faces a tough challenge as he will be without key attacker Charles De Ketelaere, who is sidelined due to a meniscus injury. January recruit Giacomo Raspadori is also unavailable due to a muscle strain.
Despite these setbacks, Palladino will have most of his squad available. Ederson and Gianluca Scamacca are expected to return to the lineup after being rested previously. However, Scamacca only featured as a substitute last match.
Borussia Dortmund Updates
Niko Kovac brings his squad to Bergamo with concerns in defense but is optimistic about Nico Schlotterbeck’s potential return. Schlotterbeck trained on Tuesday and is part of the traveling squad after missing the prior encounter.
Emre Can and Niklas Sule will miss out again due to injuries, while Filippo Mane is also ruled out with a thigh issue. Dortmund’s attack will rely on the pairing of Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier, who each scored in the first leg.
Current Form
Atalanta
Atalanta currently occupies the seventh position in Serie A with 45 points from 26 matches, boasting 12 wins, nine draws, and five losses. They are on a solid run, remaining unbeaten in their last nine league fixtures, which included victories over established teams like Juventus and Napoli.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund sits second in the Bundesliga and is just six points behind leaders Bayern Munich. They have been in impressive form, winning six consecutive league matches before a recent draw against RB Leipzig.
Predicted Lineups
Atalanta
- Carnesecchi
- Kossounou, Djimsiti, Ahanor
- Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Bernasconi
- Pasalic, Zalewski
- Scamacca
Borussia Dortmund
- Kobel
- Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
- Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson
- Brandt, Beier
- Guirassy
How to Watch
Fans in the UK can catch the action live on TNT Sports 3. This match represents a pivotal moment for both sides as they look to advance in the prestigious tournament.
