Barcelona couldn't defeat Atalanta and settled for a second place finish in the Champions League league phase.

Atalanta have outperformed their expectations in the Champions League this season and will now make one final push in their last league-phase game at Barcelona to seal an automatic knockout spot, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said on Tuesday.

Barca have already secured an automatic spot in the last 16 and are the only side capable of finishing top of the table ahead of current leaders Liverpool. Hansi Flick's side come into this game off the back of a thrilling 4-5 away win at Benfica which saw them come back from 4-2 down to claim a memorable victory.

Atalanta and Milan wasted chances to avoid the dreaded Champions League playoffs in an intense league-phase finale. Meanwhile, Juventus slipped to another dismal European result but still locked down a knockout berth.

Follow the live updates of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match between Barcelona and Atalanta, being played at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

Having already secured a spot in the round of 16, Barcelona host Atalanta hoping to challenge for the top spot of the Champions League league phase.

FC Barcelona missed a golden opportunity to take control of their Champions League group, settling for a 2-2 draw against Atalanta at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Despite goals from Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araújo,