Atletico Madrid vs Bodoe/Glimt Live: early surge as Atlético strike first in high-stakes Champions League finale

A brisk start at the Metropolitano has this tie tilting red-and-white, with Atlético’s front line converting pressure into a lead. Atletico Madrid vs Bodoe/Glimt Live status: Live — Wednesday, January 28, 2026. It’s a pivotal league-phase night: three points keep Atleti in the top-eight hunt, while Bodø/Glimt are fighting to keep their continental path alive.

Score & Status — Atletico Madrid vs Bodoe/Glimt Live

• Status: Live (17’)

• Score: Atlético Madrid 1–0 Bodø/Glimt

• Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid

Kickoff (Time Zones)

• USA (ET) — Wed, Jan 28, 3:00 PM

• USA (PT) — Wed, Jan 28, 12:00 PM

• Canada (Toronto) — Wed, Jan 28, 3:00 PM

• UK (London) — Wed, Jan 28, 8:00 PM

Live Timeline (Key Moments)

• 1’: Underway at the Metropolitano; Atlético set a high line and aggressive press on first phase.

• 5’: Double scare for Atleti — Brunstad Fet denied on the line by Giménez, then Høgh flashes wide from close range.

• 8’: Haikin’s strong hands keep out Sørloth’s header after Álvarez bends in a wicked cross.

• 12’: Goal disallowed (Atlético). Baena’s header ruled offside after a left-side delivery.

• 15’: GOAL Atlético 1–0 Bodø/Glimt — Alexander Sørloth powers home a close-range header from Dávid Hancko’s left-footed cross.

• 17’: Hosts still on the front foot; Bodø/Glimt trying to settle with longer spells for Berg in midfield.

Standout Performers & Turning Points

• Alexander Sørloth: Finds the opener at 15’, bullying the near post and giving Atleti an early edge.

• Dávid Hancko: Quality delivery for the assist; stepping high from the left to overload and create angles.

• Nikita Haikin: Big early save on 8’; his handling is keeping the visitors in touch.

• José María Giménez: Crucial goal-line intervention at 5’ set the platform before Atlético rallied.

• Tactical trend: Atlético’s 4-4-2 morphs into a 2-3-5 in long possessions, with Llorente underlapping and Baena tucking inside. Bodø/Glimt’s best route is the first ball into Høgh, then immediate wide release.

Lineups & Shape (confirmed)

• Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): GK Jan Oblak; Marc Pubill, José María Giménez, Marcos Llorente, Dávid Hancko; Pablo Barrios, Koke (c), Nicolás González, Álex Baena; Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth.

• Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3): GK Nikita Haikin; Odin Bjørtuft, Jostein Gundersen, Fredrik Sjøvold, Fredrik Bjørkan; Sondre Brunstad Fet, Patrick Berg (c), Håkon Evjen; Ole Didrik Blomberg, Kasper Høgh, Jens Petter Hauge.

Match Stats (if available)

What It Means — Atletico Madrid vs Bodoe/Glimt Live

Atlético began the night in a crowded 13-point pack and need a win to punch into the top-eight and skip the playoff round. The early goal fits Diego Simeone’s script: control territory, compress transition risk, and squeeze for a second before halftime. For Bodø/Glimt, falling behind complicates the maths; they’ll need cleaner exits through Berg and more direct penalty-area entries to rescue their Champions League hopes. If this holds, Atletico Madrid vs Bodoe/Glimt Live swings toward a statement home win on the final league-phase night.