Bodø/Glimt Shock Manchester City in Arctic Showdown
In one of the most unexpected results of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, Bodø/Glimt claimed a stunning 3-1 victory over Manchester City at the Aspmyra Stadium. The Norwegian side, appearing in the competition for the first time this season, dominated from the outset and left the Premier League giants reeling.
Goals and Cards:
- Kasper Høgh 22 Bodø/Glimt
- Kasper Høgh 24 Bodø/Glimt
- Jens Hauge 58 Bodø/Glimt
- Rayan Cherki 60 Manchester City
- Rodri 62 Manchester City (Red Card)
Tactical Overview
Bodø/Glimt’s approach was aggressive and clinical, exploiting City’s high defensive line and capitalising on individual mistakes. Kasper Høgh and Jens Hauge led the attack with relentless pace, while the defence, anchored by Fredrik Bjørkan, managed to neutralise Erling Haaland for the majority of the match. City’s efforts were further undermined by Rodri’s dismissal, ending any realistic chance of a comeback.
Bodø/Glimt also had two goals disallowed for offside and struck the crossbar once, demonstrating that the scoreline could have been even more emphatic. This victory lifts Bodø/Glimt to 26th in the group table, keeping them just outside qualification for the knockout stages, while Manchester City’s hopes of a top-eight finish face serious jeopardy.
Key Moments and Analysis
- Høgh’s double in the first half exposed City’s defensive frailties, particularly through the errors of Max Alleyne.
- Hauge’s third goal will likely feature in Champions League goal-of-the-season discussions.
- Rodri’s rapid red card is one of the fastest for an English club player, reminiscent of Wayne Rooney’s 2005 record.
- Despite City’s financial and squad superiority, Bodø/Glimt’s disciplined pressing, quick transitions, and opportunistic finishing ensured a memorable victory.
This match will be remembered as a landmark moment for Bodø/Glimt and a humbling reminder of football’s unpredictability.
