Manchester City were left stunned by a disastrous 2026 after Bodo/Glimt produced a brilliant attacking performance to secure a shock 3-1 win in the Champions League.
Manager Josep Guardiola would have thought a trip to Norway would be a chance to fight back after defeat in the Manchester derby at the weekend, but City were unable to maintain their dominant form against Bod/Glimt, leaving their top-eight hopes in jeopardy.
In their first win against England in a European competition, the Norwegians easily overcame Man City’s makeshift defence, with Kasper Hogg surprising the Premier League side with two goals (22 and 24) in just under two minutes.
Bodø/Glimt striker Kasper Ho celebrates after scoring his first goal against Man City in the Champions League group game
A stunning goal from Jens Petter Hauge extended the hosts’ advantage, but City’s problems continued after the break.
Bodo/Glimt threatened to add another point as Haakon Evgen’s goal was disallowed and his hat-trick was disallowed due to an offside flag. Hauge also hit the crossbar with a long-range shot and City looked like they had a chance.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is left staring at the ground after Bodo/Glimt extended their lead. (Fredrik Warfel/NTB, via AP)
Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for City, but the team’s problems worsened as Rodri was captain on the night and was sent off after just 53 seconds.
It was a difficult night for City, who had already booked their place in the play-off knockout stages, but their hopes of finishing in the top eight of the league table and avoiding a hectic fixture schedule at Farb Alley were at stake ahead of next week’s final game against Galatasaray at the Etihad.
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