Borussia Dortmund travels to Bergamo on Wednesday to take on Atalanta in the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off at the New Balance Arena.
Dortmund holds a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, which puts pressure on Atalanta to deliver a strong performance if they want to advance.
Dortmund is currently enjoying a 16-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga, their best since 2023.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Niko Kovac’s team is facing some defensive challenges, but there is encouraging news with the potential return of Nico Schlotterbeck. He trained on Tuesday and has been included in the squad after missing the earlier match.
However, Emre Can and Niklas Sule remain unavailable. Can is dealing with adductor issues, while Sule is still recovering to full fitness. Filippo Mane is also out due to a thigh injury.
Up front, Dortmund is likely to rely on Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier, who both scored in the first match, with Julian Brandt expected to support them.
Julian Ryerson is in excellent form, having recorded nine assists in nine competitive matches in 2026, including four in a 4-0 Bundesliga victory against Mainz.
Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup
Possible Borussia Dortmund Starting XI: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy.
When Will the Match Kick Off?
The match is set to start at 5:45 PM BST on Wednesday, 25th February.
How to Watch Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3. Discovery+ will also stream the game for its subscribers.
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