The Champions League delivered pure drama as Bodo/Glimt etched their name in history, reaching the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate rout of Inter Milan—their maiden knockout appearance. This Arctic triumph over European royalty highlights football’s unpredictability.
At the San Siro, Bodo/Glimt faced fierce resistance initially but Hauge’s timely strike shifted momentum. Evjen’s stunner and close efforts built an unassailable cushion.
Inter rallied late with Akanji tapping in Dimarco’s cross and Bastoni’s effort, yet it wasn’t enough against Knutsen’s inspired outfit, who celebrated wildly.
Newcastle powered through 3-2 past Qarabag (9-3 agg.), a goal-laden spectacle for the ages. Tonali, Joelinton, and Botman netted, Ramsdale saved a spot-kick, countering Jafarguliyev’s goal after their first-leg dominance.
Eddie Howe beamed: ‘Nothing’s straightforward here. Our away mastery and composure won it.’ Newcastle anticipates Chelsea or Barca in the next round.