sports
January 20, 2026
Bodø/Glimt give Manchester City one hell of a Champions League beating
To channel Bjørge Lillelien and his famous commentary on Norway’s win against England in 1981: Pep Guardiola, your Manchester City boys took a heck of a beating here on the shores of the Norwegian Sea, below the skies of the aurora borealis, and on the Aspmyra Stadion’s artificial pitch graced by this immortal Bodø/Glimt victory which downed a continental superpower.
TL;DR
- Bodø/Glimt defeated Manchester City in the Champions League.
- Kasper Høgh scored two goals, and Jens Petter Hauge scored one goal for Bodø/Glimt.
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the team's poor form.
- Bodø/Glimt's victory is considered a major upset, especially given their recent history.
- Rodri received a red card for cynical fouls.
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