Bodo/Glimt complete dream run with victory over Inter Milan in Champions League
France 24
by FRANCE 24February 24, 2026
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Bodo/Glimt achieved an historic victory in the Champions League, defeating Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro and securing a 5-2 aggregate win. This remarkable result propelled the Norwegian club to the last 16 of the competition for the first time in their history. Leading 3-1 from the first leg, Bodo/Glimt's second-half goals from Jens Petter Hauge and Hakon Evjen sealed their qualification, marking one of the biggest upsets in European football. Inter Milan, despite a late consolation goal from Alessandro Bastoni, were unable to overturn the deficit, leaving them eliminated from the tournament.
The match was a testament to Bodo/Glimt's resilience and tactical discipline. Despite Inter's dominance early in the game, Bodo/Glimt's defense held firm, and their counterattacks proved decisive. Hauge, a former AC Milan player, scored his sixth goal in the competition, while Evjen's clinical finish in the 72nd minute confirmed Bodo/Glimt's progression. Inter Milan's inability to break down Bodo/Glimt's compact setup led to frustration for their fans, who had hoped for a comeback.
The result is a significant blow to Italian football, as Inter joins Juventus and Atalanta in likely being eliminated from the Champions League this season. This comes at a time when Serie A teams are struggling to compete on the European stage. Bodo/Glimt's success, however, has brought pride to Norway, with over 3,000 fans traveling to Milan to support their team. The club's historic achievement is even more remarkable considering they come from a small town in northern Norway and are relative newcomers to European competition.
Bodo/Glimt will now face either Manchester City or Sporting Portugal in the last 16.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/24/2026