Atalanta star Gianluca Scamacca says La Dea ‘felt we might flip it round’ as their comeback in opposition to Borussia Dortmund was ‘unpredictable for these from the skin.’
Atalanta striker Scamacca spoke to Sky Sport Italia following a unprecedented which despatched La Dea to the Spherical of 16 with a 4-3 combination win.
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Scamacca scored the opening aim after simply 5 minutes, and Lazar Samardzic netted the winner from the spot at minute 98.
Atalanta vs. Borussia Dortmund – Scamacca’s post-match feedback
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Lazar Samardzic of Atalanta celebrates scoring his group’s fourth aim with teammates after scoring from the penalty spot throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Atalanta BC and Borussia Dortmund at Stadio di Bergamo on February 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“We had a robust begin, however we felt we might flip it round,” Scamacca instructed
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“We believed till the top, and people who have been launched have been simply pretty much as good because the starters as a result of they made the distinction. It is a historic feat, one of many greatest ones in Atlanta’s historical past.
“We did one thing extraordinary. We needed to make up for the poor efficiency within the first leg,” continued the Italian striker.
“Now the great half comes. Tomorrow there’s a time without work, after which we’ll suppose, as all the time, sport by sport.”
The draw for the Champions League Spherical of 16 will happen on Friday, February 27, and Atalanta will face both Arsenal or Bayern Munich.
“Maybe it was unpredictable for these from the skin, however we all know our value,” Scamacca added.
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“We all know that, after we play our model of soccer collectively, we are able to get nice satisfaction.”
Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino has remodeled the group, profitable 15 of 23 video games since his appointment initially of November.
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta celebrates scoring his group’s second aim with teammates throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Atalanta BC and Borussia Dortmund at Stadio di Bergamo on February 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“The coach has given us so much. He has given us nice power and an vital push,” stated Scamacca.
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“We now have rediscovered ourselves and understood we have been heading in the right direction.
“Our followers have been essential. As Palladino had stated, 23,000 pushed us. They’re all the time our twelfth man, residence and away, and we thank them for this.”
Atalanta return to the pitch on Sunday, dealing with Sassuolo away in Serie A Spherical 27.
The Nerazzurri sit seventh within the standings, 5 factors beneath a Champions League spot.