Man City suffers shocking defeat to tiny club in the Champions League

(Football results) - Bodo/Glimt stunned the Champions League by defeating Manchester City 3-1 during a cold night in Norway, marking their inaugural historic win on the grand European stage.

On a freezing evening in Norway, history was made as Bodo/Glimt shocked all of Europe with a 3-1 win over the powerhouse Manchester City at Aspmyra Stadion. The roar of over 12,000 home fans blended with the Arctic chill, creating a moment that will be remembered for years to come in Bodø.

Entering the match on January 20, 2026, Bodo/Glimt faced an immense challenge. The Norwegian side was languishing near the bottom of the group and had yet to claim a victory in their debut Champions League, forcing them to pull off a major upset if they wanted to keep hopes alive. Meanwhile, Manchester City, already guaranteed to advance from the group stage, needed points to maintain a top 8 position and avoid the playoffs, but traveled to Norway with a severely weakened squad.

Pep Guardiola was missing as many as 14 players due to injury and suspension, including Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Mateus Nunes, and Bernardo Silva. Erling Haaland returned home determined to make an impact, but from the opening minutes, City faced intense pressure.

Bodo/Glimt started confidently and punished the patched-up defense of their opponents. Within the first three minutes of the first half, Kasper Høgh scored a rapid double, leaving the visitors stunned. Despite Haaland and his teammates' efforts to respond, the home side’s solid defense held firm.

In the second half, Bodo/Glimt maintained their high tempo. Jens Petter Hauge scored a memorable goal with a thunderous shot into the top corner, effectively sealing the match’s outcome. The situation worsened for City when Rodri was sent off after receiving two yellow cards.

Rayan Cherki’s consolation goal was merely symbolic. In the end, Bodo/Glimt secured a historic 3-1 victory, moving up to 26th place on the standings and continuing to nurture hope ahead of the final matchday.