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BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Gianluca Scamacca of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and Athletic Club at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n


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Umberto Marino sees a \u2018very open contest\u2019 between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League knockout play-off but feels that La Dea \u2018often perform well on stages like this.\u2019<\/p>\n

Atalanta have been drawn against Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League play-off.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn environment like Dortmund brings out the best in the team; we often perform well on stages like this,\u201d Marino told Sky Sport via Ansa.<\/p>\n

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BERGAMO, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 10: Players of Atalanta BC celebrate following he Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThey are a team with European experience and significant technical quality. You have to give 120% against these top sides.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe passion that comes through from these clubs is what defines them,\u201d Marino continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis draw is a historic moment. Just look at the first eight teams qualified for the Round of 16 and all the teams that were knocked out. It shows the value of Atalanta\u2019s journey. We are here alongside PSG, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

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BERGAMO, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 25: Giacomo Raspdori of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team\u2019s third goal with teammate Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe are a young, fresh side, but with experienced players who reached the Europa League Final two years ago. We have to play with determination and the desire to grind out a result and gain that extra year needed to win matches. It will be a very open contest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lastly, Marino commented on the Nerazzurri\u2019s moves in the January window: \u201cAtalanta have built a competitive squad and strengthened further in January. Giacomo Raspadori is an important player, and the ownership\u2019s aim is to keep the team\u2019s level high.<\/p>\n

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