Bodo/Glimt Stun Manchester City 3:1 in Historic Champions League Triumph

Key Takeaways:

• Bodo/Glimt secured a 3:1 victory over Manchester City in their first-ever main phase Champions League win
• Kasper Høgh led the Norwegian side with a brace, scoring twice in the first half
• Manchester City are now winless in five of their last seven matches, sitting fourth in the group with 13 points ahead of the final round

Match Overview

Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt recorded a landmark 3:1 victory against Manchester City, marking their inaugural win in the main stage of the UEFA Champions League. The fixture took place close to the Arctic circle, where Bodo/Glimt delivered a dominant performance that dramatically boosted their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds.

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Kasper Høgh Headlines a Sensational Start

Danish forward Kasper Høgh emerged as the standout performer for the hosts, opening the scoring on 22 minutes before quickly following up with a second goal just two minutes later. In both instances, Høgh exploited gaps in City’s rearguard, decisively finishing past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Bodo/Glimt an early two-goal advantage.

Second Half Developments and Disallowed Goal

Bodo/Glimt maintained their momentum as the sides returned for the second half. Håkon Evjen thought he had increased the lead in the 52nd minute, but his effort was ruled out for offside. The Norwegian outfit were undeterred, however, as Jens Hauge struck six minutes later to extend the lead to 3:0.

Manchester City’s Response and Disciplinary Troubles

Manchester City managed to pull one back in the 60th minute via Rayan Cherki, offering renewed hope. However, the visitors’ challenges intensified when Rodri received two yellow cards in quick succession, reducing Pep Guardiola’s side to ten men for the final half hour.

Form and Standings Impact

This result marks a second consecutive defeat for Manchester City, following their weekend Premier League loss to Manchester United. The “Sky Blues” have failed to register a win in five of their last seven fixtures, with their only two successes during this period coming in domestic cup competitions.

With just one round remaining, Manchester City sit fourth in the group table on 13 points, while Bodo/Glimt have climbed to 26th place with 6 points.

Scoring Summary