In the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League, Bodø/Glimt dealt a stunning blow to Manchester City, defeating them 3-1 at Aspmyra Stadium. With this result, the team led by manager Pep Guardiola dropped to sixth place in the standings, an unexpected position for the title contender that forces them to recalculate for the final stretch of the group stage. The goals for the home team were scored by Danish forward Kasper Høgh, who scored a brace (22nd and 54th minutes), and Norwegian winger Jens Petter Hauge, who extended the lead in the 48th minute. For Manchester City, French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki scored a consolation goal in the 45th minute. With a man advantage, Bodø/Glimt was relentless: Jens Petter Hauge made it 2-1 in the 48th minute, and then Kasper Høgh again sealed the deal in the 54th minute, securing a historic victory against one of the giants of European football.
Bodø/Glimt Stuns Manchester City in Champions League
In a stunning upset, Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League. A brace from Kasper Høgh and a goal from Jens Petter Hauge secured a historic victory for the hosts, leaving the title contender in a difficult position in the group.