Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta at Signal Iduna Park on 17 February 2026, with kickoff at 20:00 UTC in this UEFA Champions League Round of 32 tie. Dortmund arrive sitting 17th in the overall Champions League table with 11 points, while Atalanta are slightly better placed in 15th on 13 points.
Borussia Dortmund Availability
The hosts have two confirmed absentees. Goalkeeper P. Drewes is ruled out as inactive, removing one of the depth options behind likely starter Gregor Kobel. In defence, young full-back F. Mané misses out with a thigh injury, slightly reducing Edin Terzic’s flexibility in the back line. Despite these setbacks, Dortmund retain a strong core, with senior defenders like Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck available, alongside creative midfielders such as Julian Brandt and Marcel Sabitzer to support a deep attacking unit featuring Serhou Guirassy, Karim Adeyemi and Fábio Silva.
Atalanta Availability
For Atalanta, Charles De Ketelaere is unavailable due to a knee injury, a notable blow to their attacking options between the lines. Even so, Gian Piero Gasperini can still call on a broad offensive cast, including Gianluca Scamacca, Giacomo Raspadori and attacking midfielder Mario Pašalić, ensuring the visitors retain significant goal threat.
Both sides suffer one notable outfield absence, but their main attacking structures remain largely intact. Dortmund’s depth across midfield and attack should compensate for defensive losses, while Atalanta’s forward line is still well stocked despite De Ketelaere’s injury, promising an open and competitive first leg.
