Превью: Bodø / Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund
Bodø/Glimt vs. Borussia Dortmund begins at 20:00 [GMT+1 on Wednesday, October 14, at the Aspmyra Stadion. This is Bodø/Glimt's fifth Champions League campaign, all since 2021, and their second consecutive appearance in the competition proper. Last season, they reached the round of 16 after eliminating Inter in the knockout phase play-offs, winning both legs, before Sporting CP ended their campaign. Bodø/Glimt's 5-0 defeat away to Bayern München on Matchday 1 extended their winless record against German opponents to four matches, comprising two draws and two defeats. Nevertheless, the result was only their second loss in their last 11 European fixtures, during which they have recorded eight victories and one draw. Kjetil Knutsen's side have demonstrated considerable attacking strength in European competition, scoring at least twice in 11 of their last 13 matches. They overcame Union Saint-Gilloise 6-5 on aggregate in this season's third qualifying round before defeating NEC Nijmegen 6-1 overall in the play-offs. Their home form offers further encouragement, with five consecutive European victories, each featuring three goals scored. Only five of their 116 matches in UEFA competitions have ended goalless, leaving them with plenty of confidence ahead of Wednesday’s clash despite the quality of the opposition. A 4—3—3 formation with Andreas Helmersen, Jens Petter-Hauge, and Ole Didrik Blomberg in attack is expected against Dortmund. Meanwhile, Odin Bjørtuft is suspended for this fixture.