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Norwegian Underdogs Chase Champions League History
24 Feb
Summary
- Bodø/Glimt aims to be first Norwegian club to advance since 1987.
- Only Liverpool in 2019 advanced after a 2+ goal first-leg deficit.
- Haikin and Sommer are top goalkeepers based on expected goals saved.
Bodø/Glimt has achieved a historic first-leg victory over Internazionale, marking only the second time an Italian side has lost to a Norwegian opponent in the Champions League era. The Norwegian club now has a chance to become the first from their nation to progress in a knockout stage since 1987.
Internazionale faces a significant challenge, having only secured victory by two or more goals in six of their 52 knockout stage matches. They also have never won by a three-goal margin in this phase. Notably, only Liverpool in 2019 has successfully advanced in a Champions League knockout tie after losing the first leg away by two or more goals.
The match has also seen standout individual performances. Sondre Fet's opening goal for Bodø/Glimt was the result of a 16-pass move, the longest leading to a goal for the club this season. Jens Petter Hauge has also been a key player, scoring five goals for Bodø/Glimt. In goal, both Bodø/Glimt's Nikita Haikin and Inter's Yann Sommer are among the top goalkeepers in the competition based on expected goals faced.
