Inter - Bodø/glimt: Bodø/Glimt stun San Siro to eliminate Inter Milan and spark Champions League shakeup

The headline clash Inter - Bodø/glimt ended with a seismic upset as Bodø/Glimt knocked Inter Milan out of the Champions League, prevailing on aggregate after Inter failed to outscore the Norwegian visitors over two legs. The result sends Bodø/Glimt into the Round of 16 and leaves Inter — last year's runners-up — searching for answers after a tie in which they finished with heavy possession of chances but only a single goal across the second-leg result.

Inter - Bodø/glimt: match-deciding moments at the San Siro

Inter Milan, the Serie A leaders, had fallen 3-1 in the first leg and then dropped Tuesday's matchup 2-1 despite pressing throughout and keeping opposing goalkeeper Nikita Haikin very busy over the full 90 minutes. After a goalless first half, Jens Petter Hauge capitalized on a Manuel Akanji mistake in the 58th minute to score; that goal was Hauge's sixth Champions League goal of the season and continued his run of scoring in both legs against Inter Milan. Håkon Evjen then added a further decisive strike in the 72nd minute, extending the visitors' advantage and effectively sealing the tie.

Stat line: shots, chances and the narrow margin

Inter pushed hard but left the contest having recorded 30 shot attempts and seven shots on goal in the second leg, yet managed to put only one past the goalkeeper. That mismatch between volume and finishing underlines how the tie turned on a small number of decisive moments — a defensive error, clinical finishing from Bodø/Glimt, and a late, stunning strike that left the home side unable to recover.

Bodø/Glimt's schedule and what's next for the Norwegian side

Bodø/Glimt has played five total matches — all in the Champions League — since the Norwegian Eliteserien ended in late November. With progression to the Round of 16 secured, Friday's draw will determine whether Bodø/Glimt faces Sporting or Manchester City in the next phase. Observers are left to consider whether this run can continue as a classic underdog story.

Other Champions League results and advancing teams

• Newcastle eliminated Qarabağ with a 9-3 aggregate win: a 6-1 opening-leg victory gave a big cushion, and Newcastle added a 3-2 win on Tuesday. Newcastle will next face either Barcelona or Chelsea.
• Atlético Madrid advanced after a 7-4 aggregate win over Club Brugge. Alexander Sørloth netted a hat trick and USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso scored a golazo during Tuesday's 4-1 victory. Atlético will meet Liverpool or Tottenham in the next round.
• Bayer Leverkusen advanced by protecting a 2-0 first-leg lead to knock out Olympiacos; Leverkusen will face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the Round of 16.

Implications for Inter Milan and closing observations

The Inter - Bodø/glimt tie leaves Inter eliminated despite dominance in attempts and territory in the decisive second leg. The club's inability to convert a high volume of shots into goals proved decisive over two legs, while Bodø/Glimt delivered clinical finishing and timely strikes that turned the tie. For Bodø/Glimt, the progression to the Round of 16 marks a major milestone after a concentrated Champions League schedule following the domestic season's end. For Inter, the result is a sharp reversal from last season's deep run and raises immediate questions about finishing and defensive lapses that manifested in key moments of this tie.

Recent updates indicate the draw will set Bodø/Glimt's next opponent and that several heavyweight matchups are forming across the bracket. Details may evolve as the draw unfolds on Friday.