On Thursday, September 10, Bayern Munich welcomed Bodø/Glimt to the Allianz Arena for a gripping Champions League encounter, continuing their quest for European glory in the 2026/27 season.
After falling to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals of the previous campaign, Bayern Munich enter this season as one of the frontrunners for the coveted trophy. The German powerhouse last lifted the Champions League in 2020, which also marked their most recent final appearance. Spearheading a formidable attacking lineup under the guidance of head coach Vincent Kompany are stars Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz.
Bodø/Glimt’s Impressive European Journey
Meanwhile, Bodø/Glimt continue to build on the momentum from their debut Champions League season, where they earned widespread acclaim. The Norwegian club advanced to the round of 16 after progressing through the group stage playoffs, highlighted by remarkable back-to-back victories over European giants Manchester City and Atlético Madrid. Their resilience was further demonstrated by a stunning playoff triumph against Italian powerhouse Inter Milan. However, despite a commanding 3-0 home win in the first leg, Bodø/Glimt were ultimately eliminated by Sporting CP in the round of 16.
The match featured intense moments, including a handball penalty awarded against Luis Díaz of Bayern Munich in the 68th minute. Just moments earlier, Bodø/Glimt’s Andreas Helmersen attempted a long-range shot from over 35 yards following a fast break, but the effort sailed too high. Bayern Munich made tactical substitutions in the second half with Ismael Saibari replacing Jamal Musiala and Josip Stanisic coming on for Konrad Laimer. Bodø/Glimt also introduced Jens Petter Hauge in place of Sondre Fet.
As the game progressed, Bayern Munich doubled their lead at the 60th minute, with Harry Kane finding the back of the net, extending their advantage and demonstrating their attacking prowess on home soil. Despite moments of pressure from Bodø/Glimt, including a corner conceded by Konrad Laimer, Bayern’s control over the match remained evident.