"Everyone had written us off. This match showed once again how strong this group is - we always believe and we never give up. - Atalanta defender Davide Zappacosta, reflecting on the team's dramatic comeback from 2-0 down against Borussia Dortmund, scoring three goals in 57 minutes and converting a last-second penalty to advance to the Champions League last 16."
"It is a piece of history. Speaking about Italy and Inter, this is one of the worst pieces. - Journalist Vincenzo Credendino, commenting on Inter Milan's elimination by Bodo/Glimt and the potential absence of Italian clubs from the Champions League last 16 for the first time since 1987-88."
"A complete debacle, a disaster for our clubs. - Italian football journalist Daniele Verri, describing what would have occurred if all three Italian representatives failed to advance from their knockout-phase play-off ties in the Champions League."
Inter Milan's elimination by Bodo/Glimt threatened to leave Italian football without any Champions League last-16 representatives for the first time since 1987-88. With Atalanta trailing 2-0 and Juventus down 3-0 in their respective first-leg ties, disaster seemed imminent. Juventus failed to overcome their deficit against Galatasaray, but Atalanta mounted an extraordinary comeback against Borussia Dortmund, scoring three goals in 57 minutes and converting a last-second penalty to advance. Italian football experts had warned that all three clubs failing would constitute a complete debacle for Serie A, making Atalanta's resilience and determination crucial in preserving Italy's presence in Europe's premier club competition.
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