In an extraordinary turn of events that has captivated football enthusiasts across Europe, Bodo/Glimt etched their name into the annals of Norwegian football history by overcoming Inter Milan with a 2-1 victory on Italian soil. This triumph secured their progression to the Champions League round of 16 with a commanding 5-2 aggregate scoreline, an unprecedented feat for the Arctic-based club.
Bodo/Glimt’s Historic Victory and Upcoming Challenge
Building upon their impressive 3-1 advantage obtained during the first leg on home turf, the Norwegian side delivered a masterclass performance at the iconic San Siro stadium. The decisive moments unfolded in the second half when Jens Petter Hauge, a forward with a past at AC Milan, broke the deadlock, shortly followed by an influential strike from Hakon Evjen. Their combined efforts dismantled Inter’s resolve and propelled Bodo/Glimt into the next stage of Europe’s elite competition.
With this remarkable accomplishment, Bodo/Glimt now prepare to face either Manchester City or Sporting of Portugal in the forthcoming knockout rounds, setting the stage for a compelling encounter against one of football’s giants or a formidable Portuguese contender.