Norwegian Minnows Eliminate Italian Giants

In a remarkable Champions League upset, Bodo/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 2-1 at the San Siro on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, completing a stunning 5-2 aggregate victory. This result sends the Norwegian side through to the Round of 16 for the first time in club history, while eliminating last season’s Champions League finalists.

Evjen’s Goal Seals Historic Victory

Hakon Evjen scored the decisive goal for Bodo/Glimt, adding to a lead established by Jens Petter Hauge. Alessandro Bastoni managed to pull one back for Inter Milan, but it proved insufficient to overturn the first-leg deficit.

The sucker punch: Hakon Evjen scored the last of Bodo/Glimt’s five goals over two legs to propel his side into the pre-quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26. AP

A Fairytale Run for Bodo/Glimt

Bodo/Glimt’s journey to the Round of 16 has been nothing short of a fairytale. The team previously secured stunning victories over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in their final two league-phase matches to even reach the playoff stage.

Match Details

• Final Score: Inter Milan 1 – 2 Bodo/Glimt
• Aggregate Score: Inter Milan 2 – 5 Bodo/Glimt
• Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy
• Date: February 24, 2026

Key Players

Hakon Evjen and Jens Petter Hauge were the goalscorers for Bodo/Glimt, while Alessandro Bastoni scored for Inter Milan.

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