Dortmund hit out at Atalanta as certain fans locked out of return leg

Borussia Dortmund have sharply criticized the exclusion of parts of the club’s fanbase from the Champions League last 16 play-off second leg at Atalanta Bergamo next week. Ahead of Tuesday's home first leg, the Germans said they had been informed by the Serie A side that due to safety-related requirements imposed by authorities, certain groups of Dortmund fans could not buy tickets.