What Happened
Bodø/Glimt achieved a remarkable upset in Champions League history by eliminating three-time winner Inter Milan on Tuesday. The Norwegian team secured a 2-1 victory at the San Siro, resulting in a 5-2 aggregate win in the playoffs, thus advancing to the round of 16.
Why It Matters
This victory is significant as it marks Bodø/Glimt’s first season in European club soccer’s top competition. The team has already made headlines with previous wins against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, but defeating last year’s Champions League finalist and current Serie A leader Inter Milan is their most impressive feat yet. Coach Kjetil Knutsen expressed disbelief at the achievement, highlighting the team’s underdog status.
What’s Next
Bodø/Glimt will face either Manchester City, whom they have previously defeated, or Sporting Lisbon in the next round. Meanwhile, Inter Milan’s midfielder Nicolo Barella acknowledged the disappointment of the loss, stating that they aimed to progress further in every competition.
In other matches, Atlético Madrid also advanced to the round of 16 by defeating Club Brugge 4-1, while Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen secured their spots with aggregate wins over Qarabag and Olympiacos, respectively.
