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Dortmund Fans Barred from Atalanta Match Amid Police Criticism

2/25/2026

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Borussia Dortmund criticized police measures as disproportionate, hindering fans traveling to Italy for Champions League match against Atalanta.
The club says the actions are unprecedented for international matches and seeks the legal basis.
The Südtribune Dortmund supporters' group says police previously stopped fans traveling, with prohibitions overturned, up to 300 fans.
Ongoing restrictions prevent attendance, so the group will not attend and Dortmund regrets that supporters will miss the match.

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Borussia Dortmund criticized police measures as disproportionate, hindering fans traveling to Italy for Champions League match against Atalanta.
The club says the actions are unprecedented for international matches and seeks the legal basis.
The Südtribune Dortmund supporters' group says police previously stopped fans traveling, with prohibitions overturned, up to 300 fans.
Ongoing restrictions prevent attendance, so the group will not attend and Dortmund regrets that supporters will miss the match.