UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7
Bodo/Glimt 3 - 1 FT Manchester City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' K. Hogh (O. Blomberg)
24' K. Hogh (O. Blomberg)
HT
52' H. Evjen
58' J. Hauge (S. Fet)
R. Cherki (N. O'Reilly) 60'
Rodri 61'
Rodri 62'
Rodri 62'
↓ P. Foden ↑O. Marmoush 70'
76' ↓ K. Hogh ↑A. Helmersen
76' ↓ O. Blomberg ↑S. Auklend
76' ↓ H. Evjen ↑U. Saltnes
82' ↓ S. Fet ↑I. Maatta
R. Cherki 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bodo/Glimt
Goalkeepers
Nikita Haikin 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fredrik Sjøvold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odin Luras Bjørtuft
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jostein Gundersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik André Bjørkan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Håkon Evjen
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Patrick Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sondre Fet 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Jens Petter Hauge 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Ole Didrik Blomberg 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Kasper Høgh 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
BENCH
Julian Faye Lund 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isak Sjong
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Villads Nielsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haitam Aleesami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Dybvik Määttä
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sondre Auklend
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulrik Saltnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anders Klynge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Magnus Riisnæs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Helmersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hindrin Chooly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rayan Aït-Nouri
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
74%
Pass Acc
Abdukodir Khusanov 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
95
Passes
5
Duels
Max Alleyne
MAGNET
129
Activity
129
Activity
123
Passes
6
Duels
Nico O'Reilly
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
74%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rico Lewis
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
79
Passes
4
Duels
Rodri 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Tijjani Reijnders 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Rayan Cherki
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Erling Haaland
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Phil Foden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
James Trafford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcus Bettinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Aké
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Mfuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kian Noble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Divine Mukasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémy Doku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Samba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arctic Shock: Bodo/Glimt Freeze Out Manchester City
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. An unthinkable night in the Arctic Circle saw European titans Manchester City humbled by a relentless Bodo/Glimt side that defied a massive probability gap to claim a historic victory.
The Arctic Blitz
The Intensity at the Aspmyra Stadion was palpable as Bodo/Glimt refused to be intimidated by their illustrious visitors. While Manchester City controlled possession (67%), they were caught cold by a lightning-fast double from Kasper Høgh. In the 22nd minute, O. Blomberg provided the spark, finding Høgh who finished with clinical precision. Just two minutes later, the same duo combined to double the lead, leaving the English champions shell-shocked. The Upset Factor began to skyrocket as the hosts showcased a masterclass in counter-attacking football, exploiting the space behind City’s high defensive line. Despite the visitors attempting 16 shots throughout the match, their lack of a finishing touch in the opening phase proved costly against a disciplined Norwegian low block.
The Mid-Game Meltdown
The second half brought more drama as Manchester City desperately searched for a route back into the game. The Balance of the match shifted briefly when H. Evjen had a third goal for the hosts disallowed by VAR for offside in the 52nd minute. However, any hope of a City resurgence was extinguished in the 58th minute when Jens Petter Hauge found the net following a clever pass from S. Fet. Although Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City at the hour mark, the game's defining moment occurred just two minutes later. Rodri was shown a straight red card for a professional foul, leaving his side a man down and facing a two-goal deficit in the freezing conditions of Northern Norway.
Arctic Defiance and Final Whistle
Down to ten men, the Stakes became insurmountable for the visitors. Bodo/Glimt managed the final thirty minutes with veteran composure, utilizing their man advantage to suppress City’s typical late-game pressure. While City continued to dominate the ball, completing 629 passes compared to Bodo’s 281, they could not break through the yellow wall again. The final whistle triggered scenes of delirium at the Aspmyra Stadion, confirming one of the greatest upsets in modern Champions League history. For City, the loss exposes defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of discipline in crucial moments, while for the Norwegians, this 3-1 victory serves as a testament to their tactical organization and clinical efficiency in front of goal.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Rodri impact the match?
Rodri's 62nd-minute dismissal halted City's momentum right after Cherki's goal, leaving them unable to sustain pressure while chasing a two-goal deficit.
How did Manchester City pull off this shock result?
Actually, Bodo/Glimt secured the upset by converting three of their five shots on target, exploiting City's high line with ruthless efficiency.
What made Jens Petter Hauge the Man of the Match?
Hauge earned an 8.9 rating by scoring the decisive third goal and providing three key passes, orchestrating the transition play perfectly.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Arctic Chill Meets City Heat
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A stark mismatch where Bodo/Glimt's survival hopes collide with a relentless Manchester City machine.
The Setup
Reporting live from Aspmyra Stadion, the atmosphere is freezing but the Stakes are scorching. This is a desperate relegation battle for Bodo/Glimt, who sit 32nd in the league phase and are yet to find a win. Their Form is a major concern, having collected only three points from six matches. Contrast that with Manchester City, whose tactical Balance and away proficiency—winning 66.7% of their games on the road—make them heavy favourites. While the Norwegian winter usually acts as a leveller, City's squad depth is designed to handle such extremes.
Key Battle
Jens Petter Hauge vs Erling Haaland. It is a duel of Norwegian icons at different stages of their European journey. Hauge is the creative pulse for the hosts, maintaining an impressive 8.2 average rating, but he may find himself starved of service. On the other side, Haaland is the ultimate Stars attraction, returning to his home soil with 5 goals in 5 games. If Nikita Haikin doesn't produce a career-defining performance in goal, Haaland's movement will likely dismantle the Glimt backline within the opening half-hour.
Our Prediction
City will exert control immediately, suffocating the pitch and forcing Glimt into a deep block. While Ole Didrik Blomberg might offer a glimmer of pace on the counter-attack, the gulf in quality is too vast. Expect a professional, one-sided affair where City cruise to a 3-0 victory, effectively ending the hosts' European ambitions.