At Gewiss Stadium on 25 February 2026, Atalanta host Borussia Dortmund in the decisive second leg of their Champions League knockout tie, trailing 0-2 from the first match in Germany. The Italian side now require at least two goals to keep their European hopes alive, and the stage is set for an intense night in Bergamo.
Prediction: Atalanta to Win
While progression remains uncertain, backing Atalanta to win on the night appears a strong option. Their home scoring run and Dortmund’s defensive vulnerabilities on the road point toward a competitive contest where the hosts can at least claim victory.
Dortmund travel with a two-goal cushion but cannot afford complacency. In the group stage, they conceded at least twice in each of their four away matches and managed only one victory in those fixtures. They also allowed two goals in their recent 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig, underlining ongoing defensive instability. Their last trip to Italy produced a dramatic 4-4 draw with Juventus, highlighting both their attacking threat and susceptibility at the back.
Atalanta are expected to press high from the outset, seeking an early breakthrough to ignite belief. Dortmund, comfortable in transition, may find opportunities on the counter as the Italians commit numbers forward. The pace and attacking instincts on both sides suggest an open and potentially dramatic encounter.