Match report

Bodo/Glimt Stuns Manchester City with 3–1 Win in Champions League

Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt
3–1
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Jan 20, 2026

In a stunning upset, Bodo/Glimt outplayed and outscored Manchester City to secure a convincing 3–1 win in the UEFA Champions League. The match was marked by Kasper Hogh's early brace for Bodo/Glimt, followed by a goal from Jørgen Hauge. Despite Randal Kolo Muani Cherki pulling one back for City, the Norwegian side held on to secure an impressive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Bodo/Glimt scored three goals by Kasper Hogh (22' and 24') and Jørgen Hauge (58'),
  • • Manchester City's only goal was scored by Randal Kolo Muani Cherki at 60',
  • • Rodri received a red card for Manchester City in the 62nd minute,
  • • Bodo/Glimt made four substitutions, with Sondre Auklend, Unni Saltnes, Adrian Helmersen, and Ilari Maatta coming on,

Lineups

Bodo/Glimt

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 N. Haikin (G)
  • 20 F. Sjovold (D)
  • 4 O. L. Bjortuft (D)
  • 6 J. Gundersen (D)
  • 15 F. Bjorkan (D)
  • 26 H. Evjen (M)
  • 7 P. Berg (M)
  • 19 S. Fet (M)
  • 10 J. Hauge (M)
  • 11 O. Blomberg (F)
  • 9 K. Hogh (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Lund
  • 45 I. Sjong
  • 2 V. Nielsen
  • 5 H. Aleesami
  • 8 S. Auklend
  • 14 U. Saltnes
  • 21 A. Helmersen
  • 22 A. Klynge
  • 23 M. Riisnaes
  • 25 I. Maatta
  • 31 H. N. Chooly

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 21 R. Ait Nouri (D)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 68 M. Alleyne (D)
  • 33 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 82 R. Lewis (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Trafford
  • 13 M. Bettinelli
  • 6 N. Ake
  • 7 O. Marmoush
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 59 C. Gray
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 90 K. Noble
  • 91 S. Mfuni
  • 97 T. Samba

Timeline

  1. Bodo/Glimt
    22' Bodo/Glimt Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hogh · Assist: O. Blomberg
  2. Bodo/Glimt
    24' Bodo/Glimt Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hogh · Assist: O. Blomberg
  3. Bodo/Glimt
    58' Bodo/Glimt Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hauge · Assist: S. Fet
  4. Manchester City
    60' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cherki · Assist: N. O'Reilly
  5. Manchester City
    61' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Rodri

    Foul

  6. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Rodri

    Foul

  7. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City Card · Red Card
    Rodri

    Foul

  8. Manchester City
    70' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Foden · On: O. Marmoush
  9. Bodo/Glimt
    76' Bodo/Glimt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Blomberg · On: S. Auklend
  10. Bodo/Glimt
    76' Bodo/Glimt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Evjen · On: U. Saltnes
  11. Bodo/Glimt
    76' Bodo/Glimt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Hogh · On: A. Helmersen
  12. Bodo/Glimt
    82' Bodo/Glimt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Fet · On: I. Maatta
  13. Manchester City
    90'+3 Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Cherki

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bodo/Glimt Manchester City
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 92%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 368 696
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.60 1.23
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 306 640
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kasper Hogh's brace in the 22nd and 24th minutes gave Bodo/Glimt an early lead that demoralized Manchester City,
  • ▸ Rodri's red card at 62' marked a critical turning point, leaving Manchester City with ten men for the remainder of the game.