Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta

Two closely matched sides go head-to-head in Germany. Will be tight affair over two legs and could go all the way.

Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta – Signal Iduna Park 21:00 CET

Team News:

Emre Can and Filippo Mane are out for the home side. Marcel Sabitzer is fit and Nico Schlotterback can return after domestic suspension.

Atalanta are without just one man but its an important one – key attacker Charles de Ketelaere is injured.

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Formations:

3-4-2-1 for Dortmund who will hope to transfer their amazing Bundesliga form onto Europe. A solid base with Schlotterback starting the attacks from the back. Lots of width and quick counters.

3-4-2-1 is likely for Atalanta but a different style of play. Solid at the back and a more sedate compared to the home side.

Statistics:

Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk (NLD) (Average cards 3.58 Yellow 0.17 Red)

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Match Preview:

Dortmund finished the group stage in 17th place, winning three of their eight matches. Despite ending with back‑to‑back defeats to Juventus and Tottenham, their domestic momentum is impressive, with eight straight league victories lifting them to 2nd place.

Atalanta performed slightly better, finishing two points ahead of Dortmund with four wins from their eight games. They currently sit 6th in Serie A and come into this clash unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions.

Betting Preview:

One of the tightest games of the knockout stage with two very evenly matched teams. Home wins for both on the cards so just who can sneak through. Is possible to go all the way this one with extra time and penalties a possibility over the two legs. Back Dortmund here at enticing odds.