Summary
Atalanta made it to the UEFA Champions League last 16, becoming Italy's only team in the knockouts after defeating Borussia Dortmund. This achievement saved Italian football from not having a team in the round for the first time since 1987-88. Their progress is seen as important given the earlier exits of bigger Italian clubs like Inter Milan and Juventus.
Key Facts
- Atalanta won against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League last 16.
- Inter Milan and Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League.
- This is the first time since the 1987-88 season that Italy faced possibly not having a team in the last 16.
- Atalanta scored three goals in 57 minutes against Dortmund, plus a last-second penalty.
- Atalanta's progress is significant for Italy as they are the sole representative in the last 16.
- The last time no Italian team was in the last 16 was when the competition was known as the European Cup.
- Atalanta previously won the Europa League in 2024.
- Atalanta has reached the Champions League last 16 twice before, with their best advance being to the quarter-finals.
