Bodø/Glimt Stuns Inter Milan in Champions League Playoff
Bodø/Glimt continued its remarkable Champions League journey with a stunning 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the first leg of their playoff tie on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Norwegian side, playing north of the Arctic Circle, has once again upset a European powerhouse, following previous wins against Manchester City and Atlético Madrid.
Match Details
The match took place at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø, Norway, with an attendance of 7,845. Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring for Bodø/Glimt in the 20th minute. Inter Milan equalized through Francesco Pio Esposito in the 30th minute. However, Bodø/Glimt regained control in the second half with goals from Jens Petter Hauge (61st minute) and Kasper Høgh (64th minute).
Key Performances
- Sondre Brunstad Fet: Scored the opening goal for Bodø/Glimt.
- Jens Petter Hauge: A former AC Milan player, Hauge scored to put Bodø/Glimt ahead in the second half.
- Kasper Høgh: Assisted Hauge’s goal and scored himself, contributing significantly to the victory.
Other Champions League Playoff Results
Elsewhere in the Champions League playoffs:
- Newcastle United 6-1 Qarabag: Anthony Gordon scored four goals in a dominant performance for Newcastle.
- Club Brugge 3-3 Atlético Madrid: Club Brugge secured a draw after being down 2-0 and 3-2, equalizing in the 90th minute.
- Olympiacos 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen took a 2-0 lead into the second leg.
Looking Ahead
Bodø/Glimt now travels to San Siro for the second leg against Inter Milan. The Norwegian team, still in their pre-season (the Norwegian league starts in March), will aim to maintain their advantage and secure a place in the Champions League round of 16. Potential opponents in the next round include Sporting or Benfica/Real Madrid, with Real Madrid holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg against Benfica.
Source: AP News, ESPN, Yahoo Sports