The Round of 32 tie in the UEFA Champions League between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund is set for New Balance Arena in Bergamo on 25 February 2026, with kickoff at 17:45 UTC. Atalanta sit 15th in the overall table on 13 points, while Dortmund are 17th with 11, both chasing progression in a finely poised knockout phase.
Atalanta Availability
Atalanta face notable attacking absences. Charles De Ketelaere is ruled out with a knee injury, depriving Gian Piero Gasperini of a creative midfield presence between the lines. Forward Giacomo Raspadori also misses out due to a thigh injury, reducing flexibility in the front line. In defence, Sead Kolasinac is listed as questionable with an unspecified injury, which could impact Atalanta’s left-sided balance if he fails to prove his fitness. Despite these setbacks, key attackers such as Mario Pasalic, Gianluca Scamacca and Ademola Lookman’s role-equivalent forwards in the squad remain available to shoulder the scoring burden in a side that has netted 10 goals in eight Champions League matches this season.
Borussia Dortmund Availability
Borussia Dortmund have issues primarily in goal and defence. Backup goalkeeper P. Drewes is unavailable, listed as inactive, while young defender F. Mane is out with a thigh injury, slightly thinning Edin Terzic’s depth at the back. There are further concerns with Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule all questionable through groin, muscle and thigh problems respectively, potentially disrupting Dortmund’s defensive structure and midfield screening. The good news for the visitors is that star striker Serhou Guirassy is fully fit; he has contributed 4 goals and 3 assists in this Champions League campaign, underlining his importance as both top scorer and top creator for Dortmund. His presence, alongside creative support from Julian Brandt and others, ensures Dortmund retain significant attacking threat despite defensive doubts.
Both sides carry defensive concerns, but Atalanta’s injuries cut into their attacking rotation more directly, with De Ketelaere and Raspadori sidelined. Dortmund, by contrast, keep almost all of their attacking output intact, especially Guirassy’s 4 goals and 3 assists, which may tilt the offensive edge slightly toward the German side if their questionable defenders can be patched up in time.
