Bodo/Glimt Dominates Sporting CP 3-0 in Champions League Round of 16

Bodo/Glimt secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on March 11, 2026, at Aspmyra Stadion in Norway. The Norwegian side’s impressive performance puts them in a strong position heading into the second leg in Lisbon.

Match Highlights

Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring for Bodo/Glimt with a penalty in the 32nd minute. Ole Didrik Blomberg added a second goal just before halftime, extending their lead. Kasper Hogh sealed the victory in the 71st minute, completing a dominant display by the Norwegian champions. ESPN reports the final score as 3-0.

Fan Reaction and Post-Match Comments

Despite the defeat, Sporting CP players approached their supporters after the match to express their gratitude. However, this gesture was overshadowed by the jubilant celebrations of the Bodo/Glimt fans. Record reports that Sporting’s Nuno Santos gestured for calm as he left the area where the team acknowledged their fans.

Sporting CP manager Rui Borges acknowledged the frustration of the fans following the heavy defeat, recognizing the uphill battle his team faces in the second leg. Record

Bodo/Glimt’s Champions League Run

This victory marks Bodo/Glimt’s fifth consecutive win in the Champions League, a remarkable achievement for the Norwegian club. BBC Sport highlights their fairytale run, which included victories over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, and a two-legged win against Inter Milan. Kjetil Knutsen fielded the same starting XI for the fifth consecutive Champions League game, a feat previously only accomplished by Auxerre 23 years ago.

Looking Ahead

The second leg will be played in Lisbon next Tuesday, where Sporting CP will need to overcome a significant 3-0 deficit to advance to the quarter-finals. The winner of this tie will face either Arsenal or Bayer Leverkusen.