Norwegian Bodo/Glimt Stuns Manchester City in Champions League

20 January 2026at19:37

Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt pulled off a major upset on Tuesday, defeating English visitors Manchester City 3-1 in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Bodø/Glimt dealt a significant blow to City, scoring two quick goals in the 22nd and 24th minutes, both courtesy of striker Kasper Høgh. This saw Pep Guardiola's side trail 2-0 at halftime.

The Norwegian team continued their surprising performance in the second half, adding a third goal in the 58th minute through Jens Petter Høgh. Manchester City's lone goal came from Rayan Cherki in the 60th minute.

This victory marked Bodø/Glimt's first in the Champions League this season, following three losses and three draws. The result boosts their points tally to six and revives their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage playoffs, while Manchester City remains in fourth place with 13 points.

Q&A

Who scored the goals for Bodø/Glimt in their Champions League upset against Manchester City?

Kasper Høgh scored twice for Bodø/Glimt, with Jens Petter Høgh adding a third. Manchester City's only goal came from Rayan Cherki, detailing the surprising 3-1 scoreline.

How does Bodø/Glimt's victory over Manchester City impact their Champions League group stage standing?

Bodø/Glimt's 3-1 victory marks their first Champions League win this season, increasing their points to six and significantly reviving their hopes for knockout stage qualification playoffs.

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