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Delayed: Why Is Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta in the Champions League Kicking Off Late?
Borussia Dortmund's Champions League playoff kickoff was postponed due to team bus traffic delays, pushing the match start from 21:00 to 21:15 CET.
- On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Borussia Dortmund's Champions League kickoff was rescheduled to 21:15 CET after a 15-minute delay caused by heavy traffic to Signal Iduna Park.
- Due to heavy traffic, Borussia Dortmund's team bus arrived late en route to Signal Iduna Park, prompting organizers to delay kickoff by 15 minutes on Tuesday.
- Clubs notified supporters via social media, with Borussia Dortmund posting that kickoff was postponed 15 minutes due to their delayed arrival, as of 3:09 p.m. on February 17, 2026.
- Stadium routines were adjusted to accommodate the delay, giving players, staff, fans, and match officials extra time for pre-match preparations at Signal Iduna Park.
- Atalanta B.C., placed 15th in league phase, will host the second leg on February 25, 2026, with the winner facing Bayern Munich or Arsenal; Borussia Dortmund ended league phase 17th with 11 points.
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