Champions League 2025-2026: Atalanta-Borussia Dortmund, the likely lineups
After Inter’s rout with Bodo/Glimt, it is Atalanta’s turn to attempt a complicated comeback against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League return match. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. They restart from 2-0 in the first leg: the Nerazzurri must win by three goals to reach the round of 16, while the Yellow and Gold can afford even a narrow defeat to advance to the round.
Palladino is banking on Scamacca in attack, with Samardzic and Zalewski in support in the three-quarter, still unavailable to the injured De Ketelaere and Raspadori. In midfield Ederson alongside De Roon, on the flanks Zappacosta and Bernasconi. In defense Hien favored over Djimsiti, between the posts Carnesecchi.
Kovac recovers Schlotterbeck who should start from the first minute in the center of defense. In midfield Jobe Bellingham with Nmecha, in attack Guirassy, with Brandt and Beier in support in the three-quarter.
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Zalewski; Scamacca. All. Palladino
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy. All. Kovac
