Bodo/Glimt made their chances count
Atletico Madrid converted 1 of 8 shots on target. Bodo/Glimt converted 2 from 7.
Minute 34 changed the game
F. Sjovold's goal at 34' proved to be the decisive moment.
Atletico Madrid made better use of the ball
Atletico Madrid had 65% possession and generated 27 shots. Bodo/Glimt had 35% and created 11.
Bodo/Glimt were resilient at the back
Bodo/Glimt faced 27 shots and conceded only 1. Defensive efficiency: 96%.
Bodo/Glimt Pull Off Shock Champions League Win at Atletico Madrid
In a surprise result, Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt came from behind to defeat Spanish giants Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League group stage clash. Atletico dominated possession with 65% of the ball and outshot their opponents 27-11, but were ultimately undone by Bodo/Glimt's clinical counter-attacking.
The home side took the lead in the 15th minute through a goal from Alexander Sorloth, who converted a cross from David Hancko. However, Bodo/Glimt equalized in the 34th minute when Fredrik Sjovold finished off a well-worked team move assisted by Fredrik Bjorkan. The away side then took the lead in the 59th minute, as Kjetil Hogh capitalized on some poor Atletico defending to score the winner.
Atletico's tactical downfall was their inability to break down Bodo/Glimt's compact 4-4-2 shape when they had the ball. Despite registering 18 shots inside the box, they managed just 8 shots on target due to the visitors' disciplined defensive structure and last-ditch blocks. In contrast, Bodo/Glimt were devastating on the counter, scoring both their goals from just 7 shots on target.
The win will be a massive boost for Bodo/Glimt's hopes of advancing from the group stage, with the Norwegian side demonstrating their quality against one of Europe's heavyweights. For Atletico, this result will raise serious questions about their ability to compete at the highest level of European football.
Atletico Madrid lost to Bodo/Glimt 1–2 at the stadium in UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8. A. Sorloth (15'), F. Sjovold (34'), K. Hogh (59') scored.