Atalanta, Real Madrid, and PSG Advance as Juventus Exits in Champions League Play-Offs

In the UEFA Champions League play-off second legs, Atalanta secured a dramatic 4-3 aggregate comeback against Borussia Dortmund with a last-minute penalty by Lazar Samardzic, ensuring Italian representation in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Juventus was eliminated by Galatasaray after extra-time goals sealed a 7-5 aggregate win for the Turks. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain advanced, with Real defeating Benfica 3-1 on aggregate and PSG edging Monaco 5-4. Several established clubs faced unexpected challenges, highlighting the competition's unpredictability.