Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini lauded his team's Champions League performances on Wednesday despite narrowly missing out on an automatic place in the last 16 after a 2-2 draw at Barcelona on Wednesday.

Gian Piero Gasperini is aware of the fact that Atalanta require a win away against Barcelona to guarantee themselves a spot in the top eight of the Champions League standings, but insists that he is

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Barcelona miss the chance to finish top of the league phase of the Champions League as they draw with Atalanta, who drop into the play-off round.

Barcelona and Atalanta meet in Catalonia on Wednesday for their final UEFA Champions League game of the league phase. Hansi Flick's men are already guaranteed a top eight finish, but could yet finish top while Gian Piero Gasperini's side are attempting to confirm a round of 16 place alongside the Blaugrana at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Barcelona led twice against Atalanta last night in the final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage and were in the driver’s seat to finish first in the standings.However, they conceded on