Bodø/Glimt and Sporting Lisbon Battle to Draw in Champions League Round of 16

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 between Sporting Lisbon and Bodø/Glimt ended in a 0-0 draw on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The second leg will be played in Norway, with the winner advancing to face either Arsenal or Bayer Leverkusen.

Match Overview

The match, as reported by Goal.com, was a closely contested affair with neither side able to break the deadlock. Source: Goal.com

First Leg Recap

Bodø/Glimt previously secured a dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg held in Norway on March 11, 2026. Source: BBC Sport and Source: ESPN. Goals from Sondre Brunstad Fet (penalty), Ole Didrik Blomberg and Kasper Høgh propelled the Norwegian side to a commanding lead. Source: ESPN

Previous Successes

Prior to facing Sporting, Bodø/Glimt had achieved a remarkable run of form in the Champions League, including victories against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Source: BBC Sport They also defeated Inter Milan both at home and away. Source: BBC Sport This streak represents five consecutive wins in the Champions League for the Norwegian club. Source: ESPN

Norwegian Support

Thousands of Bodø/Glimt supporters traveled to Lisbon to support their team, with Norwegian airline Norwegian adding extra flights to accommodate the demand. Source: UEFA Reports indicated a lively atmosphere in the city, with supporters blending amicably with the local population. Source: UEFA

Looking Ahead

Bodø/Glimt will now return to Norway for the second leg, holding a significant 3-0 advantage. The team will aim to secure their place in the quarter-finals, where they would face either Arsenal or Bayer Leverkusen.