Bodo Glimt news
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The gist
Bodø/Glimt beat NEC 3-1 on Aug 19, holding a 3-1 aggregate lead. The Norwegian club is one game from the Champions League main draw.
Background
Bodø/Glimt, a club from a Norwegian fishing town, has become a fairytale story in European soccer. Last season they beat Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan in the Champions League. This season they started in qualifying and have advanced through two rounds, scoring three goals in each of their three games so far. They now face Dutch debutant NEC Nijmegen in the playoff round, with the second leg at their Arctic Circle home.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Bodø/Glimt won the first leg of the Champions League playoff against NEC Nijmegen 3-1 away.
- Aug 24, 2026Reports highlight Bodø/Glimt's 3-1 aggregate lead and their chance to return to the 36-team main draw.
- Aug 25, 2026Second leg scheduled at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø; Bodø/Glimt leads 3-1 on aggregate.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- UEFA's Champions League format includes a 36-team main draw, with the final seven spots decided in playoffs this week.
- Analysts
- Bodø/Glimt's consistent scoring and retained squad make them strong favorites to advance.
Still unverified
The reported transfer fee for Kasper Høgh to Celtic is 11 million pounds ($15 million), but this is not officially confirmed.