The Norwegian team, based around 70 miles into the Arctic Circle, have forged a reputation for upsets, but on Tuesday night in Milan they produced one of the biggest in Champions League history.
Facing three-time winners Inter Milan – beaten by Paris St-Germain in the final of this competition just over nine months ago – Bodo had a daunting task, even if they held a 3-1 lead from the first leg.
Yet they rose to the occasion once more – just like they had done in beating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the group phase.
It was another resolute and determined display in Italy to complete a home and away double over Cristian Chivu’s men, first to repel the numerous first-half Inter attacks before scoring twice to ultimately leave the Serie A leaders with too much to do.
Winners 2-1 on the night, Bodo’s 5-2 aggregate success secured their place in the Champions League last 16 for the first time, where they will face either Manchester City or Sporting.
“It is a historical moment for Bodo and I think also for Norwegian football,” said boss Kjetil Knutsen.
Jens Petter Hauge was again inspirational, scoring his sixth goal in the competition this season for the opener, before setting up Hakon Evjen’s lovely finish for the second.
“It sounds not true, but we are there, among the last teams in the competition,” added the forward, who was back in the San Siro where he had a two-year spell at AC Milan.
“It will be really exciting to see what the next two games bring.”
Güzel takım golü Bodo/Glimt’tan Inter Milan’a karşı. 🔥👏pic.twitter.com/zkJqcPEBmd
— Penalty Area (@zackspin12) February 25, 2026
