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Atalanta knock Dortmund out with the final kick of the game

Atalanta knock Dortmund out with the final kick of the game

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Wed, Feb 25, 2026 ·

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Atalanta completed a memorable comeback to book their spot into the round of 16 at the expense of Borussia Dortmund.

The Bundesliga team looked firmly in control of the tie having completely frustrated Atalanta in the first leg and taking a 2-0 advantage to Bergamo.

However, this was a very different game. The home side took the lead inside the first five minutes with Dortmund failing to deal with a low cross from the left that found its way to Gianluca Scamacca to tap in.

The Serie A side were firmly on top in the first 45 minutes and drew level just before the break when a punch from Gregor Kobel only went as far as Davide Zappacosta . The full-back had time to send in a shot that took a big deflection off of Ramy Bensebaini to ensure it found the back of the net.

Then in the second half, Atalanta completed the turnaround from the first leg as Marten de Roon sent in a cross that Mario Pasalic headed in from close range.

BVB boss Niko Kovac had to react and he sent on attacking substitutes two of which combined to level the game on aggregate in the 75th minute when Carney Chukwuemeka found Karim Adeyemi to fire a classy effort past Marco Carnesecchi.

The game looked like it would be going to extra-time until a late twist. Kobel's distribution was intercepted and the goalkeeper was well out of position as he tipped a cross which looked like it was going to be converted by Nikola Krstovic .

In desperation, Bensebaini flicked a leg out that seemed to clear the ball and hit the stooping head of Krstovic. The original decision was a corner with VAR intervening to award a penalty – Krstovic had got to the ball just milliseconds before Bensebaini's foot did with the Algerian then receiving his second yellow card of the night.

The resulting penalty was the final kick of the game and Lazar Samardzic kept his cool to lift the ball into the roof of the net with an unstoppable spot-kick to send Atalanta through.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Atalanta takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund. Gianluca Scamacca scores with a right-footed shot from close range.

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GOAL Atalanta: Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta) scores!

Gianluca Scamacca scores goal number 3 in the competition (8 matches)

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Missed opportunity. Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard area.

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Missed opportunity. Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.

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Missed opportunity! Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the top right corner. The chance was set up by Isak Hien during a quick counterattack.

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Opportunity wasted! Gianluca Scamacca of Atalanta attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed over the bar and to the left. The cross was delivered by Lazar Samardzic following a corner kick.

Atalanta leads 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund. Davide Zappacosta has scored with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball into the top center of the net.

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GOAL Atalanta: Davide Zappacosta (Atalanta) scores!

Davide Zappacosta scores goal number 1 in the competition (9 matches)

Atalanta leads 3-0 against Borussia Dortmund. Mario Pasalic scores with a header from close range into the bottom right corner, thanks to a cross from Marten de Roon.

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GOAL Atalanta: Mario Pasalic (Atalanta) scores!

Mario Pasalic scores goal number 2 in the competition (7 matches)

Atalanta 3, Borussia Dortmund 1. Karim Adeyemi scores for Borussia Dortmund, firing a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Carney Chukwuemeka following a corner kick.

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GOAL Borussia Dortmund: Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund) scores!

Karim Adeyemi scores goal number 3 in the competition (9 matches)

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Missed opportunity. Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Davide Zappacosta after a quick counterattack.

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