UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Bodo/Glimt 3 - 0 FT Sporting CP
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
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Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
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Red Cards
Match Events
M. Hjulmand 20'
32' S. Fet
44' J. Gundersen
45'+1 O. Blomberg
HT
↓ J. Simoes ↑H. Morita 63'
↓ G. Vagiannidis ↑N. Santos 63'
↓ G. Catamo ↑S. Faye 63'
71' K. Hogh (J. Hauge)
75' ↓ O. Blomberg ↑I. Maatta
76' K. Hogh
79' ↓ K. Hogh ↑A. Helmersen
79' ↓ S. Fet ↑U. Saltnes
↓ Luis Guilherme ↑D. Braganca 79'
87' ↓ H. Evjen ↑S. Auklend
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bodo/Glimt
Goalkeepers
Nikita Haikin 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fredrik Sjøvold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odin Luras Bjørtuft
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jostein Gundersen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fredrik André Bjørkan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Håkon Evjen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Patrick Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sondre Fet 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Ole Didrik Blomberg
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kasper Høgh
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jens Petter Hauge 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
60
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Isak Sjong 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julian Faye Lund
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
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Isak Dybvik Määttä
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
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Sondre Auklend
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
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Ulrik Saltnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
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
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Andreas Helmersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
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August Mikkelsen
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Sporting CP
Goalkeepers
Rui Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giorgos Vagiannidis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Ousmane Diomande
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gonçalo Inácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Fresneda
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Morten Hjulmand
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
60
Passes
12
Duels
João Simões
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Geny Catamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Francisco Trincão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Luis Javier Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
João Virgínia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Callai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nuno Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zeno Debast
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Quaresma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Started
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David Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Hidemasa Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bragança
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
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Souleymane Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Nel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Flavio Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arctic Circle Avalanche: Glimt Crush Sporting in First Leg
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A phenomenal attacking display from the Norwegian underdogs has left Sporting staring down the barrel of an early Champions League exit.
Early Warning Signs
The initial exchanges at Aspmyra Stadion immediately signaled that the hosts were not intimidated by their Portuguese opponents. Although the visitors edged possession early on, making attempts to control the tempo, they found the environment incredibly hostile. The Stakes were unmistakably high in this knockout tie, and the Norwegian side played with a ferocious pressing game that unsettled the visitors. Despite the away team seeing plenty of the ball, their attacks lacked venom and precision in the final third. The critical breakthrough arrived just past the half-hour mark. A clumsy challenge in the box presented S. Fet with a golden opportunity from the spot. He buried the penalty in the 32nd minute to set the stadium alight, rewarding his side's early Intensity and putting Sporting CP firmly on the back foot.
A Crushing Blow Before the Break
Desperate to restore the Balance of the tie before halftime, the visitors pushed numbers forward, but their lack of a cutting edge proved fatal. Sporting struggled to penetrate the yellow wall, generating a dismal 0.51 expected goals over the entire match. This offensive stagnation left them completely exposed to rapid counter-attacks. In first-half stoppage time, Bodo/Glimt delivered a psychological hammer blow. O. Blomberg found a pocket of space and finished emphatically in the 46th minute, doubling the advantage right as the referee prepared to blow the whistle. The Upset factor was suddenly dominating the narrative. The away side retreated to the dressing room visibly stunned, needing a massive tactical shift to avoid a total disaster in the Arctic Circle. The hosts, meanwhile, looked absolutely ruthless.
Lisbon Looms Large
The second half saw the Portuguese giants attempting to salvage the situation, but the home defense, marshaled by an outstanding Odin Luras Bjørtuft, simply refused to budge. The final nail in the coffin was hammered home in the 71st minute to cap off a dream European night. A brilliant piece of creative play from J. Hauge carved open the tired backline, allowing K. Hogh to slot away the third and final goal. With an emphatic 3-0 victory in the bank, the underdogs have built a monumental cushion. This two-leg tie now shifts to Lisbon on March 17th, where Sporting will need a historic, near-impossible comeback to keep their Champions League dreams alive. For now, the unforgettable Norwegian fairytale marches on.
Key Questions
What made Jens Petter Hauge the Man of the Match?
While Bjørtuft was defensively outstanding, Hauge provided the creative spark, delivering a crucial assist and orchestrating the attack to secure a commanding first-leg advantage.
What does this mean for Bodo/Glimt's season?
This monumental 3-0 first-leg victory puts them firmly in control of the Round of 16 tie, fueling hopes of a historic European cup run.
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.
Norwegian Cold Meets Portuguese Flair
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This is a clash of styles where Bodo/Glimt's attacking bravery meets Sporting's clinical European pedigree in a wide-open first leg.
The Setup
The lights at Aspmyra Stadion are ready for a historic night on March 11, 2026. This Round of 16 tie is a massive Stakes occasion, with the winner of this two-leg battle moving one step closer to the quarter-finals. While Sporting CP sits comfortably in 7th place in the league table, Bodo/Glimt enters from the 23rd position, yet our Balance metric shows these two are more evenly matched than the standings suggest. The Norwegians have struggled at home recently, but their explosive Stars always make them a threat in knockout football. Remember, this is only the beginning; the return leg takes place at Sporting CP on March 17, 2026.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Kasper Høgh and Francisco Trincão. Høgh is the focal point of the Bodo attack, providing the physical presence needed to disrupt the visitors' backline. On the other side, Trincão offers the creative spark and clinical finishing that has defined Sporting's recent Form. If the home side cannot contain Trincão's movement between the lines, it will be a long night in the Arctic circle.
Our Prediction
Expect chaos and plenty of goals. Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities this season, conceding at a combined rate of nearly four goals per game. Bodo/Glimt will use the home atmosphere to press high and early, likely finding the net through their high-octane transitions. However, Sporting's superior technical quality should allow them to exploit the gaps left behind. We expect a high-scoring draw or a narrow away win that leaves everything to be decided in Lisbon.