Bodø/Glimt's unlikely Champions League run
Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt has made a historic run into the Champions League knockout rounds [https://gcp-prod-www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Un-parcours-historique-en-ligue-des-champions-mais-peu-de-joueurs-en-selection-bodo-glimt-est-il-boude-par-la-norvege/1657826]! They face Sporting Portugal next, who have already arrived in Norway [https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/liga-dos-campeoes/liga-campeoes/sporting-ja-esta-na-noruega-para-defrontar-o-bodo-glimt]. How far is Bodø/Glimt expected to advance in the tournament?
Bodø/Glimt is making its debut appearance in the Champions League proper this year. To get here, they beat Inter Milan, last year's finalists, in both legs of the playoff round. They are the first Norwegian team to win a Champions League knockout tie. The team finished the league phase strong, going unbeaten in their final three matches. This included a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund and wins over Manchester City (3-1) and Atletico Madrid (2-1). Bodø/Glimt plays its home matches at Aspmyra Stadion. They have a strong home record in European competition, with 12 wins in their last 17 matches. The artificial pitch at Aspmyra has been noted as a potential issue for visiting teams. Sporting CP has struggled in away matches in Europe, without a win in 15 games since 2005. They have also lost both of their previous Champions League round-of-16 ties.
