Arctic Nightmare: Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City
Match Summary
In one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, Bodø/Glimt stunned Manchester City with a 3-1 victory at the Aspmyra Stadion. On a freezing night in Norway, Pep Guardiola’s injury-hit side was completely overwhelmed by the intensity of the hosts, marking City’s second consecutive defeat after their weekend loss in the Manchester Derby.
Key Moments
The Høgh Show: Bodø/Glimt striker Kasper Høgh became a local hero within 25 minutes, netting a quickfire brace (22′, 24′) to catch City’s makeshift defense cold.
Hauge’s Screamer: After the break, Jens Petter Hauge effectively ended the contest with a spectacular curling effort into the top corner (58′).
The Red Card: While Rayan Cherki pulled one back for City (60′), any hope of a comeback vanished when Rodri was sent off just minutes later after receiving two yellow cards in less than a minute.
What it Means
This result leaves Manchester City’s hopes of a top-eight finish in jeopardy. Guardiola now faces a massive task to regroup his squad before their next Premier League clash against Wolves, as the “City Crisis” narrative begins to dominate the headlines.
