Bodo/Glimt Stun Inter at San Siro in Champions League Upset

Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the Champions League’s great upsets as they defeated Inter 2-1 at San Siro, despite the hosts dominating possession and chances throughout.

The Norwegian side, sitting 13 places below Inter in the league phase table, delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing to secure a remarkable victory that keeps their round of 16 hopes alive.

Inter controlled proceedings from the outset, monopolising 71% of possession and unleashing 30 shots compared to Bodo/Glimt’s seven. Yet for all their dominance, the hosts found themselves chasing the game after Jørgen Strand Larsen’s side struck twice in a devastating 14-minute spell.

The breakthrough came on 58 minutes when Jens Petter Hauge capitalised on a rare Bodo/Glimt foray forward. Inter’s response was immediate—Simone Inzaghi introduced Piotr Zieliński, Davide Frattesi, and Luís Henrique in a triple substitution four minutes later.

But the visitors doubled their advantage through Håkon Evjen on 72 minutes, stunning the 75,000 crowd at the Giuseppe Meazza. Alessandro Bastoni pulled one back for Inter four minutes later, sparking a frantic finale, but Bodo/Glimt held firm despite facing wave after wave of attacks.

The statistics tell the story of Inter’s frustration: 26 shots inside the box yielded just one goal, while their expected goals tally of 2.29 suggested they deserved far more. Bodo/Glimt, by contrast, converted their limited opportunities with ruthless efficiency, registering 1.74 expected goals from minimal possession.

This result epitomises the unpredictable nature of the Champions League’s new format. Inter, who had been tipped to score four or more goals, now face an uphill battle to secure automatic qualification. Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, have given themselves genuine hope of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

For all Inter’s technical superiority and territorial dominance, football’s oldest truth prevailed: it matters not how you play, but how you finish your chances.