Sporting CP*
Bodo/GlimtHow did the teams perform?
Sporting CP
Bodo/Glimt
Match Stats
Lineup
Sporting CP
92'
34'
74' Roughing
47'
61'
34' 92'
78'
61'
120+1'
116' Replaced by L. Suarez
110' Replaced by Trincao
110' Replaced by M. Araujo
120+1'
68' Replaced by H. Morita
104'
Foul
68' Replaced by P. Goncalves
64' Replaced by E. Quaresma
Bodo/Glimt
68' Tripping
6' Roughing
106' Replaced by J. Gundersen
90+1' Replaced by S. Fet
85' Replaced by O. Blomberg
105+3'
Unsportsmanlike conduct
84' Replaced by H. Evjen
79' Replaced by K. Hogh
118'
Elbowing
79' Replaced by J. Hauge
UEFA Champions League Standings - UEFA Champions League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 8 | 23-4 | 19 | 24 |
| 2 |  Bayern München | 8 | 22-8 | 14 | 21 |
| 3 |  Liverpool | 8 | 20-8 | 12 | 18 |
| 4 |  Tottenham | 8 | 17-7 | 10 | 17 |
| 5 |  Barcelona | 8 | 22-14 | 8 | 16 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 8 | 17-10 | 7 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 8 | 17-11 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 |  Manchester City | 8 | 15-9 | 6 | 16 |
| 9 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 21-12 | 9 | 15 |
| 10 |  Inter | 8 | 15-7 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 |  Paris Saint Germain | 8 | 21-11 | 10 | 14 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 8 | 17-7 | 10 | 14 |
| 13 |  Juventus | 8 | 14-10 | 4 | 13 |
| 14 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 17-15 | 2 | 13 |
| 15 |  Atalanta | 8 | 10-10 | 0 | 13 |
| 16 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 13-14 | -1 | 12 |
| 17 |  Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 19-17 | 2 | 11 |
| 18 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 8 | 10-14 | -4 | 11 |
| 19 |  Club Brugge KV | 8 | 15-17 | -2 | 10 |
| 20 |  Galatasaray | 8 | 9-11 | -2 | 10 |
| 21 |  Monaco | 8 | 8-14 | -6 | 10 |
| 22 |  Qarabag | 8 | 13-21 | -8 | 10 |
| 23 | Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 14-15 | -1 | 9 |
| 24 |  Benfica | 8 | 10-12 | -2 | 9 |
| 25 |  Marseille | 8 | 11-14 | -3 | 9 |
| 26 |  Pafos | 8 | 8-11 | -3 | 9 |
| 27 |  Union St. Gilloise | 8 | 8-17 | -9 | 9 |
| 28 |  PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 16-16 | 0 | 8 |
| 29 |  Athletic Club | 8 | 9-14 | -5 | 8 |
| 30 |  Napoli | 8 | 9-15 | -6 | 8 |
| 31 |  FC Copenhagen | 8 | 12-21 | -9 | 8 |
| 32 |  Ajax | 8 | 8-21 | -13 | 6 |
| 33 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 10-21 | -11 | 4 |
| 34 |  Slavia Praha | 8 | 5-19 | -14 | 3 |
| 35 |  Villarreal | 8 | 5-18 | -13 | 1 |
| 36 |  Kairat Almaty | 8 | 7-22 | -15 | 1 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Sporting CP secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League. A dominant attacking display and late goals sealed a memorable night for the Portuguese giants.
Sporting CP delivered an emphatic performance against Bodo/Glimt, securing a commanding 5-0 win in their UEFA Champions League clash at Estádio José Alvalade. The Portuguese side showcased ruthless efficiency, especially in the second half, completely overwhelming their Norwegian opponents.
Entering the match, Sporting CP held a mixed Champions League form, sitting 13th in the standings with ten points. Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, struggled at 34th, managing only two points from their five previous games. This fixture presented a crucial opportunity for Sporting to solidify their European campaign.
The game began with intensity, though Bodo/Glimt’s O. Blomberg quickly earned a yellow card in the 6th minute for a rough challenge. Sporting CP immediately asserted control, pushing for an early breakthrough.
Despite their territorial dominance, Sporting found Bodo/Glimt’s defence resilient for a period. Their persistent pressure finally paid off in the 34th minute. Gonçalo Inácio rose highest to head home from a well-delivered cross by Francisco Trincão, giving Sporting a deserved lead.
Sporting CP continued to press after the goal, creating several chances. Bodo/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin made crucial saves, preventing the scoreline from widening before the interval. The visitors struggled to mount any significant attacks.
Sporting CP went into halftime with a comfortable but slender one-goal advantage. They needed to maintain their attacking impetus and defensive solidity to convert possession into more goals and secure the victory.
The second half started with a quick yellow card for Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand just two minutes after the restart. However, this did little to disrupt Sporting’s rhythm. They kept pushing forward with relentless energy.
The lead was doubled in the 61st minute through Pedro Goncalves. Luis Suárez provided the assist, setting up Goncalves to fire past Haikin. This goal opened the floodgates, signaling a shift in momentum that Bodo/Glimt found impossible to counter.
Suárez then converted a penalty in the 78th minute, coolly slotting it past the keeper to make it three. Substitutions followed from both sides, with Sporting refreshing their attack and Bodo/Glimt attempting to stem the tide.
Maximiliano Araújo added a fourth for Sporting CP in the 92nd minute, again assisted by Trincão. Rafael Nel, coming on as a substitute, then capped off the dominant display. He scored in the 120+1 minute with an assist from Daniel Bragança, making it 5-0.
Sporting CP’s statistical dominance was undeniable. They registered 37 total shots, 14 on target, and held 66% possession. Their expected goals (xG) of 3.33 significantly outshone Bodo/Glimt’s 0.54. Despite the score, Bodo/Glimt’s goalkeeper Nikita Haikin made nine saves.
This emphatic 5-0 triumph significantly boosts Sporting CP’s Champions League aspirations. For Bodo/Glimt, it marks another challenging European night, leaving them with much to ponder in their remaining group stage matches.
