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Atalanta's winner-takes-all Champions League clash with Villarreal is CALLED OFF due to snow - with the game rescheduled for Thursday in Bergamo

Atalanta's crunch Champions League tie against Villarreal set for Wednesday evening has been called off at the last minute due to heavy snow.

The tricky conditions in northern Italy mean the decisive Group F tie - which will determine who progresses to the last 16 round behind group winners Manchester United - will now be played on Thursday night.

Kick-off on Wednesday was temporarily postponed from 8pm to 8.20pm but eventually continuing snow over the Gewiss Stadium meant English referee Anthony Taylor, along with the two captains, called the game off until the next day.