0 victory over Atalanta Bergamo on Tuesday evening..
The home crowd witnessed a solid start from Dortmund, and in the third minute Serhou Guirassy gave the hosts an early lead. After a precise cross from the right, the striker headed past the goalkeeper to make it 1:0, a goal that gave the Bundesliga side confidence even as Atalanta grew bolder afterward.
Around the 20‑minute mark Atalanta produced some promising scenes, but they were ultimately inaccurate on the final pass. Dortmund lurked for counter‑attacks and were rewarded again just before the break. In the 42nd minute, Maximilian Beier finished a swift counter‑attack; Guirassy had driven the ball down the left side, flattening it in front of the net, where Beier curled in a 2:0 winner from close range.
With a two‑goal cushion, Niko Kovac’s side largely controlled the second half after the halftime change. Atalanta pushed harder for more pressure but the guests found little to exploit against the compact host defence. Several inside‑box chances on both sides yielded no penalty, and vigilant defensive work denied the Italians clear opportunities.
In the closing stages, Dortmund managed the lead with composure. Despite personnel changes and occasional flashes of attack, Atalanta failed to threaten the finish decisively. The match ended 2:0 in Dortmund’s favour, giving them a good starting position for the return leg.
