Dortmund beat Atalanta and take strong lead in Champions League playoffs | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund defeated Atalanta 2-0 this Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 playoffs, held in Germany.

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Match Situation

The return match will be held next Wednesday at the New Balance Arena, at 2:45 PM (Brasília time). With a good advantage, the German team can lose by up to one goal difference to advance to the round of 16. 

📋 Match Summary

🟡⚫BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2 X 0 ATALANTA🔵⚫ 🏆 Competition: Champions League – Knockout Playoffs 🏟️ Location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund (GER) 📅 Date: February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How the Game Went

Just two minutes in, Julian Ryerson received the ball on the right and crossed into the small area for a precise header by Guirassy. The home team extended the lead at 42, when Guirassy entered the area from the left and crossed low for Maximilian Beier to finish.

In a second half with few emotions, Borussia Dortmund did not face major risks and was able to maintain the two-goal advantage at home.

Upcoming Matches

🟡⚫Borussia Dortmund ⚫🟡

⚔️ Match: RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund 🏆 Competition: German Championship – 23rd Round 📅 Date: February 21, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM (Brasília time) 🏟️ Location: Red Bull Arena

🔵⚫Atalanta⚫🔵

⚔️ Match: Atalanta vs Napoli 🏆 Competition: Italian Championship – 26th Round 📅 Date: February 22, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (Brasília time) 🏟️ Location: New Balance Arena

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