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Bayern to Face Atalanta After Bergamo's 4-1 Playoff Win

Bayern Munich will face Atalanta in the Champions League round of 16 after the Italian club's 4-1 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the play‑off second leg.

Atalanta overturned a 3-0 deficit to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in the second leg of the Champions League play‑off, with a late penalty sealing the victory. The win, which featured three red cards and a dramatic comeback, sends the Bergamo side into the round of 16 where they will face Bayern Munich.

The Italian club, currently seventh in Serie A and chasing European qualification, has won recent matches against Napoli, Juventus and Roma. Key players include Nikola Krstović, Gianluca Scamacca and Lazar Samardžić, who scored the decisive penalty. Bayern will need to prepare for a side that has proven capable of upsetting top teams.