The Bodø/Glimt story is remarkable, having risen from second-tier obscurity in 2017 to European prominence under coach Kjetil Knutsen.
They reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals in 2025, a historic first for a Norwegian club, and qualified for the UEFA Champions League’s league phase that year, facing Tottenham Hotspur on September 30th.
The Aspmyra Stadion (8,500 seats), hosts Bodø/Glimt’s a philosophy emphasisiing process over results, with a high-pressing, dominant playing style.
This game marks Tottenham’s second visit to Bodø in 2025, just four months after their dominant Europa League semi-final triumph over the hosts. Now in the Champions League spotlight, Spurs aim to build on their opening 1-0 win over Villarreal, while Bodø/Glimt seek revenge and a first-ever home UCL victory after qualifying via a 6-2 aggregate playoff win over Sturm Graz.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 8:00 PM BST (9:00 PM local time in Bodø)
Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø, Norway (capacity: 8,270; artificial turf)
Competition: UEFA Champions League, League Phase (Matchday 2)
Live on TNT Sports 2, with build-up from 7:45 PM on TNT Sports 6; streaming via Discovery+
Expect cold and potentially wet conditions typical of the Arctic Circle in late September—temperatures around 5-8°C (41-46°F), with possible mist, rain, and light winds. Dress warmly if travelling; the open stadium can feel harsher.
Major blow with Dominic Solanke (injury—missed recent training; last played in August), plus James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Kota Takai, and Randal Kolo Muani (all sidelined). Pape Matar Sarr and Pedro Porro are doubts.
New signing Xavi Simons could feature in a more advanced role; Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel provide attacking depth.
Vicario; Porro (or Udogie), Romero, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Sarr; Johnson, Tel, Werner; Richarlison.
“We’re committed to something special in Europe—Bodø will be tough, but we’ve handled them before.”
Spurs are four points off Premier League leaders Liverpool after draws, but unbeaten in eight across all competitions.
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