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Bodø/Glimt Stuns Inter Milan 3-1 in Champions League

2/19/2026

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Summary

Bodø/Glimt Triumphs

Bodø/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League knockout play-off on February 18, 2026.
Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring in the 20th minute.
Pio Esposito equalized for Inter shortly after.
Jens Petter Hauge and Kasper Høgh scored for Bodø/Glimt in the second half, with Høgh also providing two assists.
Inter now faces a return leg at San Siro on February 24, 2026.

Summary

Inter's Champions League Woes

Inter Milan's 3-1 loss to Bodø/Glimt puts them at risk of elimination from the Champions League.
The setback comes as Juventus and Atalanta also suffered defeats in their matches.
Francesco Pio Esposito equalized for Inter after Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring for Bodø/Glimt.
The return leg at San Siro on February 24 will determine Inter's fate.
Napoli has already been eliminated from the tournament, highlighting Italy's struggles.

History

Historical Context

The UEFA Champions League, rebranded in 1992, revolutionized European club football by introducing a group stage format. This shift followed a period of English dominance in the late 1970s and early 1980s, exemplified by Nottingham Forest's back-to-back titles. Smaller clubs like Bodø/Glimt now challenge traditional powerhouses, reflecting an evolving competitive landscape where underdogs increasingly disrupt established hierarchies in football.

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Bodø/Glimt Triumphs

Bodø/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League knockout play-off on February 18, 2026.
Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring in the 20th minute.
Pio Esposito equalized for Inter shortly after.
Jens Petter Hauge and Kasper Høgh scored for Bodø/Glimt in the second half, with Høgh also providing two assists.
Inter now faces a return leg at San Siro on February 24, 2026.

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