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Atlético Faces Norwegian Giant: A First for Simeone Era
28 Jan
Summary
- Atlético Madrid faces a Norwegian side for just the third time in European history.
- Bodø/Glimt's trip marks the first UCL away game in Spain for a Norwegian team since 2007.
- Jens Petter Hauge leads Bodø/Glimt in duels, while Pablo Barrios excels for Atlético.
Atlético Madrid is preparing for a rare European encounter against a Norwegian club, marking only the third such instance in their history. This fixture is particularly significant as it represents the first time the team will face a Norwegian opponent during the extended 14-year tenure of manager Diego Simeone. Overall, Atlético Madrid boasts an undefeated record in six previous matches against Norwegian sides, with a combined aggregate score of 17-4.
