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Atalanta Secures Champions League Spot Despite Loss
29 Jan
Summary
- Atalanta advanced to Champions League play-offs with a 15th-place finish.
- Union Saint-Gilloise won their final match but were eliminated from the competition.
- Anan Khalaili scored a stunning late volley for Union's only goal.
Atalanta has successfully secured their place in the Champions League play-offs, achieving a 15th-placed finish in the league phase. This progression occurred even after they suffered a 1-0 defeat in their final outing against Union Saint-Gilloise.
The Italian team concluded the league phase with a total of 13 points across eight games. This performance was sufficient to place them two points ahead of 17th-placed Borussia Dortmund, who were defeated by Inter Milan.
Despite securing a victory in their last match, Union Saint-Gilloise will exit the competition. The Belgian side finished 27th on goal difference, missing out despite achieving the same nine points as Bodo/Glimt and Benfica.
The decisive goal of the match came with 20 minutes remaining. Israel winger Anan Khalaili scored a spectacular volley from an Anouar Ait El Hadj free-kick, securing the three points for Union.
