In a result that will go down as one of the most astonishing upsets in UEFA Champions League history, Bodø/Glimt stunned Inter Milan, the reigning Champions League finalists from last season, to book their place in the last 16 — and they did it in dominant fashion on both legs.
Giants Fall in San Siro
On Tuesday night at the famed San Siro, Bodo/Glimt completed a breathtaking 2–1 victory over Inter — adding to last week’s 3–1 win in Norway — for a 5–2 aggregate triumph, sending shockwaves across Europe’s elite competition.
Jens Petter Hauge opened the scoring in the second half before Håkon Evjen sealed the win, leaving Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni to net a late consolation goal that wasn’t nearly enough.
This wasn’t a one-off fluke — it was a masterclass in belief, tactical discipline, and collective spirit from a club that many didn’t even expect to reach the knockout stages.
Underdogs No More
Bodo/Glimt’s story this season has been nothing short of incredible:
- They became one of the first Norwegian teams to compete in the Champions League group stage.
- In the group phase they beat European giants like Manchester City and Atlético Madrid — long before the Inter tie.
- Now, in their Champions League debut season, they’ve dispatched one of Europe’s most decorated clubs over two legs to reach the Round of 16.
This marks the first time a Norwegian club has won a Champions League knockout tie in over a quarter-century, a feat that commentators are already calling arguably the biggest shock of this season’s competition.
Inter’s Fall From Grace
Just a year after finishing runners-up in Europe’s biggest club competition, Inter will now regroup on domestic fronts — a stark contrast to the wild scenes unfolding in Milan.
Their knockout defeat — sealed by the Norwegian minnows — has ignited intense reaction from fans and pundits alike, with some dubbing this one of the most remarkable underdog triumphs the Champions League has ever seen.
What Comes Next for Bodo/Glimt?
Now firmly in the Champions League Last 16, Bodo/Glimt await their next opponent — likely Manchester City or Sporting CP — as the European dream continues for the tiny Arctic side.
This is more than an upset. It’s a statement — that even the smallest clubs, with the right plan, identity, and courage, can rewrite the history books on football’s biggest stages.
