Bodø/Glimt’s Champions League Journey: Potential Round of 16 Opponents

Bodø/Glimt awaits the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw, scheduled for Friday, with potential matchups against either Manchester City or Sporting CP. This follows the completion of the league phase games, setting the stage for a challenging knockout stage.

Potential Round of 16 Matchups

The draw will reveal Bodø/Glimt’s opponent, with Manchester City and Sporting CP as the possible contenders. Other potential pairings taking shape include PSG facing either Barcelona or Chelsea, Galatasaray potentially battling Liverpool or Tottenham, and Real Madrid possibly meeting Sporting CP or Manchester City. Further matchups could see Atalanta against Arsenal or Bayern Munich, Newcastle against Chelsea or Barcelona, Atlético Madrid against Tottenham or Liverpool, and Bayer Leverkusen against Bayern Munich or Arsenal.

Regardless of their opponent, Bodø/Glimt will play their first leg away from home, a consequence of finishing as runners-up in their group.

Possible Quarter-Final and Semi-Final Opponents

Should Bodø/Glimt advance past the Round of 16, they could face Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, or Arsenal in a potential quarter-final clash. A successful run to the semi-finals could pit them against Newcastle, Chelsea, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Tottenham, or Liverpool.

Recent Performance and Context

Bodø/Glimt’s journey to the Round of 16 included a notable 3-1 victory over Manchester City on January 20, 2026 [The Guardian]. This upset occurred despite Manchester City’s head coach acknowledging the team’s struggles in both the Premier League and Champions League [The Guardian]. The match saw Rodri sent off in the 62nd minute [ESPN], contributing to Manchester City’s defeat. Kasper Høgh scored twice for Bodø/Glimt, with Jens Petter Hauge adding another goal [ESPN]. Rayan Cherki scored the lone goal for Manchester City [ESPN].

The first leg of the Round of 16 is scheduled for March 10th or 11th, with the return legs taking place on March 17th or 18th.