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Borussia Dortmund held its final training session with Nico Schlotterbeck and Emré Can taking part ahead of the club’s UEFA Champions League match against Atalanta, according to a report published by Yahoo Sports.
The session took place as Dortmund completed its last on-field preparations before the upcoming tie. Schlotterbeck and Can, both key pieces of Dortmund’s squad, were present and involved as the team readied for the European fixture.
Dortmund’s match with Atalanta is part of a busy Champions League slate that has also fueled extensive pregame coverage elsewhere, including predicted lineups and fantasy-focused analysis tied to “Matchday 10.” Outlets including Fantasy Football Scout and Never Manage Alone published projections and suggested player selections based on the schedule.
Across the Champions League landscape, other matchups have also drawn attention. USA Today published betting odds and a prediction for Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos, while CBS Sports published expert picks and playoff-focused analysis asking whether clubs such as Juventus and Inter can mount comebacks and whether Real Madrid will advance.
While those previews span different corners of the competition, Dortmund’s training update carries immediate significance for the German club. Having Schlotterbeck and Can available for the final session before facing Atalanta offers clarity about the team’s preparation as it approaches one of its most important fixtures of the campaign.
In the Champions League, late injury questions and availability can shape game plans and lineup decisions. Final sessions are often the last opportunity for managers to evaluate fitness, set tactical priorities, and determine matchday roles, particularly in two-legged ties where small margins can decide advancement.
Next, attention turns to matchday as Dortmund and Atalanta meet in the Champions League. Official team news and confirmed starting lineups are expected closer to kickoff, providing definitive answers about player roles after the last training session.
As the competition’s schedule rolls forward with high-stakes fixtures across Europe, Dortmund’s preparation now gives way to the only measure that matters in the Champions League: the result on the night.
