Despite missing their talisman Ademola Lookman through injury, Atalanta avoided defeat against all-conquering Barcelona.
Atalanta came from behind twice to draw Barcelona 2-2 in a stiffly contested Champions League clash.
With Liverpool having lost, a win would have guaranteed Hansi Flick’s side pole position on the log, but with the draw, they finished second. Atalanta on the other hand needed victory to clinch a top-eight place; with the result, they ended the league phase in 9th, a seeded playoff spot.
 "Atalanta survive Barcelona onslaught without Lookman but fail to clinch automatic qualification 1")
Ademola Lookman has been rewarded for a dazzling moment for Atalanta in their emphatic matchday 7 win against in the Champions League.
 "Atalanta survive Barcelona onslaught without Lookman but fail to clinch automatic qualification 2")
Atalanta have suffered a huge blow as star player Ademola Lookman is expected to miss their UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona.
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