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Guirassy guides Dortmund past Atalanta in Champions League play-offs

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Dortmund forwardSerhou Guirassy and Atalanta's defender Berat Djimsiti vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first Leg in Dortmund, western Germany, on February 17, 2026. [Ina Fassbender/AFP]

Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and laid on another as Borussia Dortmund beat Atalanta 2-0 at home on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie.

Despite a late arrival delaying kick-off and just one recognised centre-back, Dortmund controlled the match from start to finish.

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