Overview
- Atalanta overturned a 0-2 first-leg deficit with goals from Scamacca (5'), Zappacosta (45') and Pasalic (57') before Samardzic converted a 98' penalty to secure a 4-1 win and qualification.
- Borussia Dortmund’s Adeyemi briefly threatened extra time with a 75' strike, but a late VAR-awarded penalty for a Bensebaini foul on Krstovic decided the tie in Bergamo.
- Coach Raffaele Palladino hailed the performance as a landmark for his career and for Italian football, while CEO Luca Percassi spoke of “divine justice” and referenced former youth player Samuele Inacio.
- Juventus forced extra time after a 3-0 in regulation despite playing with ten men from the 48' (Locatelli pen., Gatti, McKennie), but Galatasaray advanced after goals from Osimhen and Alper Yilmaz made it 3-2 on the night.
- Defender Kelly’s initial second yellow was upgraded to a straight red on VAR review by referee João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro, prompting furious reactions and widespread criticism of the decision in Italian media.