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Bodo/Glimt Stuns Inter Milan in Champions League Upset
25 Feb
Summary
- Bodo/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate.
- Newcastle United secured passage to the knockout stage.
- Italian football faces potential absence of teams in last 16.
Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt has secured a remarkable advancement in the Champions League, stunning Inter Milan with a 5-2 aggregate victory to reach the knockout stage. This significant achievement marks another major European scalp for the Norwegian side.
Newcastle United also celebrated their passage to the next round, demonstrating a commanding performance with a 9-3 aggregate win over Qarabag. Their progression solidifies their presence in the latter stages of the competition.
The exits of Inter Milan, and potential difficulties faced by Juventus and Atalanta in their respective ties, cast a shadow over Italian football's prospects. There is a genuine possibility that no Italian teams may feature in the Champions League last 16.
Beyond European football, the article also touches upon Middlesbrough's setback in the Championship, where they missed a chance to move level with Coventry at the top. Additionally, a peculiar incident involving Snoop Dogg at Swansea provided a lighter note.
