Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta meet in the UEFA Champions League knockout play‑off first leg, with the German side hosting the Italian visitors in a crucial tie that will help decide who advances to the round of 16.

Borussia Dortmund took control of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) playoff round tie against Atalanta with a 2-0 first-leg win at Signal Iduna Park, claiming only a second victory in their past eight matches (D3,

Galatasaray, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund all won the first legs of their knockout phase play-off ties on Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac called on his side to recreate their domestic form on the Champions League stage when they take on Atalanta in the knock-out play-offs on Tuesday.

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The UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs begin on Tuesday as Galatasaray hosts Juventus at RAMS Park for the first leg of their tie.