Arctic Underdogs Bodø/Glimt Stun Man City in Historic UCL Upset

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News18•21-01-2026, 16:48
Arctic Underdogs Bodø/Glimt Stun Man City in Historic UCL Upset
- •Bodø/Glimt, a Norwegian club from above the Arctic Circle, defeated Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 3-1 in a major UEFA Champions League upset.
- •This marks Bodø/Glimt's first-ever Champions League win, achieved at their home ground, Aspmyra Stadium, in front of 8,000 fans.
- •The club's success is attributed to smart recruitment, fearless attacking football, and a unique 'fighter pilot mindset' mental coaching.
- •Aspmyra Stadium features an artificial pitch and challenging polar conditions, which visiting teams often struggle with.
- •Despite a significantly smaller budget than City, Bodø/Glimt have won four of the last six Norwegian league titles and reached the Europa League semifinals last season.
Why It Matters: Bodø/Glimt, an Arctic underdog, achieved a historic Champions League victory against Manchester City.
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