FC Brugge with Ardon Jashari surprised Atalanta Bergamo in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The Belgians won 2:1 at home after a debatable penalty.
12.02.2025, 20:54
12.02.2025, 21:12
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Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini disappeared into the dressing room exasperated after the penalty in stoppage time and before the final whistle. Like the entire Italian team, he had no understanding for referee Halil Umut Meler's whistle. A light touch by Swedish defender Isak Hien with his hand in the face of his compatriot Gustaf Nilsson resulted in the penalty, which the fouled player himself converted in the 94th minute.
The Belgians had taken a 1:0 lead in the first half through Ferran Jutgla. Shortly before the break, Europa League winners Atalanta equalized through Mario Pasalic.
The second leg will take place on Tuesday.
