Bayern Face Atalanta in Champions League

Atalanta secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a dominant 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, featuring three red cards and a dramatic winning penalty in added time. The Italian side, currently seventh in Serie A, has been in formidable form since the turn of the year, with notable victories against Napoli, Juventus, and Roma.

Key players for Atalanta include top scorer Nikola Krstović with seven Serie A goals, striker Gianluca Scamacca with six goals, and versatile midfielder Lazar Samardžić who scored the decisive penalty against Dortmund. The squad features several familiar faces from the Bundesliga, including Sead Kolašinac, Odilon Kossounou, Mitchel Bakker, and Robin Gosens.