Kick-off on February 17, 2026, at 22:00.

As part of the UEFA Champions League, the first playoff match between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta will take place at Signal Iduna Park. The history of this European rivalry began eight years ago at a similar Europa League playoff stage, when the German side secured a dramatic 3-2 home victory. The upcoming Round of 32 clash in Europe’s premier competition will be an important test for both teams aiming to advance to the next round.

Borussia Dortmund demonstrated strong attacking performances in home matches during the league phase, confidently defeating Athletic Bilbao 4-1 and Villarreal 4-0. The attacking leader of the German club is Serhou Guirassy, who recorded three goals and two assists. The team scored nineteen goals during the previous stage, ranking among the most attacking participants in the tournament. At home, Dortmund traditionally plays aggressively, leaving the pitch without scoring only twice in recent years in Champions League matches.

Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta on 17.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Atalanta delivered a confident performance in Germany during the league phase, defeating Eintracht 0-3 away from home. Charles De Ketelaere became a key creative player, recording four goal contributions in the previous stage. Historically, the Italian side performs well away against German clubs, suffering only one defeat in six visits to Germany in UEFA competitions. In the current campaign, the Bergamo side relies on organized defending and effective counterattacks.

Watch the live broadcast of Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta on 17.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.