JAKARTA - A surprise in the Champions League playoffs when Inter Milan fell against Bodo/Glimt. In their first duel at Aspmyra Stadium, Bodo, Thursday, February 19, 2026 WIB, Inter was forced to surrender 3-1.
The Bodo/Glimt fairy tale continues in the playoffs. Previously in the Champions League qualifying phase, this Norwegian elite club was able to defeat the strong Premier League team Manchester City 3-1.
The success continued when they visited Atletico Madrid's headquarters. Facing this opponent from LaLiga Spain, Bodo/Glimt won 2-1 so they could qualify for the 16th round through the playoff route.
Only this team under Kjetil Knutsen has to meet the next strong team, Inter, in the playoffs. Although they are not favored, they again made a surprise when acting as hosts in this first match. Even Bodo/Glimt immediately won even though Inter had equalized the score. But they managed to add a goal in the second half to win an important victory.
The victory indeed opened the opportunity for Bodo/Glimt to qualify for the 16th round. The reason is that they only need a draw in the second match which will be held at Inter's home at the San Siro Stadium, 25 February 2026 early morning WIB.
However, Inter's hopes of playing in the knockout rounds of this European competition are not yet closed. Only, the Nerazzurri must chase the goal deficit to turn things around.
"This is a result that should be regretted. We have done our best. We have also adapted to the current conditions. Unfortunately we lost. But from the way the team plays, I think we have played according to expectations," said Inter coach Cristian Chivu as quoted by the UEFA website.
However, Chivu remains optimistic about Inter's chances in the Champions League. "The opportunity is still wide open because there is still a second match. We know they are a team that can make a surprise. Now we have to be able to take advantage of the opportunity to qualify for the next round when playing at San Siro," said Chivu.
Chivu has indeed warned his team not to underestimate Bodo/Glimt. In the last two matches, they were able to play strong teams. Last season, Bodo/Glimt also reached the Europa League semifinals before being eliminated by Tottenham Hotspur who later became champions.
In the duel, Bodo/Glimt who played without burden was able to trouble Inter. They performed offensively very well and finally managed to overcome the deadlock in the 20th minute. Midfielder Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the home team's victory after welcoming a beautiful pass from Kasper Hogh.
The goal that gave Bodo/Glimt a 1-0 lead made Inter lose. They played attacking and created a number of opportunities. The efforts of the Italian Serie A standings finally bore fruit. Only 10 minutes later, Inter equalized through young striker Pio Esposito.
However, the goal was reviewed via VAR because it was possible that the Inter player touched the ball before the referee finally confirmed it. The score was 1-1 and lasted until the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Inter immediately attacked. Their efforts almost gave results in the early minutes of the match. Only the captain's kick Lautaro Martinez still hit the goalpost. Likewise, Inter's free kick can still be secured by goalkeeper Nikita Haikin.
Having been under pressure, Bodo/Glimt managed to take advantage of the opportunity to regain the lead. This time, winger Jens Petter Hauge who defeated goalkeeper Yann Sommer after receiving an assist from Hogh in the 61st minute.
The score changed 2-1 for Bodo/Glimt. The goal also immediately raised the adrenaline of the home players. It turned out that just three minutes later, they managed to add a goal. This time Hogh himself strengthened the lead after receiving a pass from Ole Didrik Blomberg.
The goal that changed the score to 3-1. The score for Bodo/Glimt's advantage over Inter lasted until the end of the match.
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