Summary
Bodo/Glimt, a Norwegian soccer team based in the Arctic Circle, secured a historic victory against Inter Milan to advance to the Champions League last 16. This makes them the first Norwegian club to reach this stage in a major European competition since 1987-88. The team's success is attributed to overcoming strong opponents and difficult playing conditions at their home ground.
Key Facts
- Bodo/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in Milan, advancing with a 5-2 aggregate score.
- This is the first time Bodo/Glimt reached the Champions League last 16.
- The team is the first Norwegian side to progress in a Champions League knockout tie since 1987-88.
- Bodo/Glimt won against teams from Europe's big five leagues (England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France), a feat last achieved by Ajax in 1971-72.
- Jens Petter Hauge scored six goals in the competition, the most by a Norwegian player for a Norwegian club in a single Champions League season.
- Bodo/Glimt often plays in extreme winter conditions with temperatures below freezing and uses an artificial pitch.
- The team gained attention by defeating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid during the group phase.
