DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 17: Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta BC at BVB Stadion Dortmund on February 17, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany.

Dortmund-Atalanta delayed 15 minutes due to hosts' late arrival

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The Champions League knockout round match between hosts Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta on Tuesday was delayed by 15 minutes due to the home team's late arrival.

"Due to our team's late arrival, kickoff will be postponed by 15 minutes," Dortmund posted on social media half an hour before the scheduled starting time.

A Dortmund spokesperson confirmed to AFP the delay was due to traffic issues.

The game will now start at 9:15pm local time (2015 GMT).

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