Atletico Madrid host Bodo/Glimt in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night in their final outing of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league phase.
The Rojiblancos occupy 12th place in the standings, level on points with six teams above them, and realistically need all three points if they are to secure direct passage to the knockout rounds rather than face the play-offs.
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Diego Simeone’s men come into this clash having won three of their last four fixtures in the league phase, recovering well after a shaky start to their European campaign.
Early setbacks against Arsenal and Liverpool in September left them playing catch-up, but they have responded strongly since then. A commanding 3-0 win over Mallorca on Sunday underlined their attacking threat and provided a timely confidence boost going into this decisive tie.
They have also turned their home ground into a fortress, winning 12 of their last 13 Champions League games there and losing just once in their last 18 European home matches.
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Atletico Madrid team news
Antoine Griezmann will miss out after suffering a low-grade muscle problem in his left thigh during training on Friday, January 24. An MRI scan confirmed the extent of the issue, and while the club have not put a date on his return, he is expected to sit out this encounter.
His absence deprives Diego Simeone of a key attacking figure, but Julian Alvarez remains an option up front, with the coach continuing to back him despite a recent barren spell in domestic competition.
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Elsewhere, Atletico have a largely healthy squad to choose from, with Alexander Sørloth and Koke both in contention to start. Sørloth has been trusted in five of Atletico’s last six games and has repaid that faith with four goals in that period, while publicly stressing he is happy at the club despite links to Juventus.
Pablo Barrios is tipped to take on added responsibility in the centre following Conor Gallagher’s departure to Tottenham in a €40 million move.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Almada; Alvarez, Sorloth.
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When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 28th January.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Bodo/Glimt?
For viewers in the UK, the match will be available to stream live on Discovery+, with televised coverage also provided by TNT Sports.
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