Champions League roundup: Atalanta oust Dortmund, Galatasaray thwart Juventus fightback

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by Agencies

February 25, 2026

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Atalanta secured a thrilling 4-3 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, booking their place in the last 16. The match, held in Istanbul, saw the Italian side overcome a spirited Dortmund team in dramatic fashion. With the score level at 3-3 after 90 minutes, Atalanta's Lazar Samardzic stepped up to deliver a stoppage-time penalty following a foul by Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini on Nikola Krstovic. The penalty proved decisive as it sent the Italian club through to the next stage of the competition. The game was already intense, with Atalanta dominating possession and creating numerous chances. Dortmund, despite being reduced to ten men after Bensebaini's dismissal in the 65th minute, fought val

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/25/2026