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Football Weekly Atalanta’s stunning comeback and Juve’s costly near-miss: Football Weekly Extra
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Feb 26, 2026 Mark Langdon, Racing Post analyst known for sharp match reads, and Lars Sivertsen, tactical journalist with Norwegian football expertise, break down a dramatic Champions League night. They cover Atalanta’s late penalty and identity, Dortmund’s collapse, Juve’s near-miss and McKennie’s impact. They also debate Real Madrid’s midfield issues, PSG’s vulnerabilities and Norway’s international selections.
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Atalanta's Dramatic Late Penalty Overturns Dortmund
- Atalanta pulled off a dramatic late comeback against Borussia Dortmund, capped by a nervy seventh-minute injury-time penalty.
- Mark Langdon and Barry Glendenning debated the head-vs-stud contact, with both concluding the foul and penalty were defensible given the studs-to-forehead impact.
Juve's Ten-Man Fightback Fell Short From Exhaustion
- Juventus staged a near-miraculous comeback from 5-2 down on aggregate to force extra time while playing much of the game with ten men.
- Lars Sivertsen highlighted Galatasaray's collapse and Juventus' exhaustion for why they ultimately ran out of steam.
VAR Promotes Letter Over Spirit In Controversial Red
- The red card that reduced Juventus to ten was contentious because Lloyd Kelly appeared to be jumping rather than acting recklessly, raising VAR and spirit-of-the-law debates.
- Panelists argued VAR enforces the letter of law, sometimes producing outcomes fans view as unfair despite procedural correctness.