Bodø/Glimt Host Decisive Third-Round Champions League Qualifier Against Union Saint-Gilloise
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Summary
Bodø/Glimt will host Union Saint-Gilloise in the decisive third qualifying round of the Champions League on August 12 at 00:00 Hong Kong time. The first leg ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, with Bodø/Glimt's Victor Backman scoring a last-minute equaliser away from home. Despite losing star striker Kasper Høgh to Celtic, the Norwegian champions have maintained their attacking potency with local forwards Jens Hauge, Ola Brynhildsen, and Runar Espejord, and currently sit top of the Eliteserien with six consecutive wins.
Key Points
- Bodø/Glimt face Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League third qualifying round on August 12, 00:00
- First leg at Belgium ended 3-3, with Bodø/Glimt's Victor Backman scoring in stoppage time
- Bodø/Glimt's coach Kjetil Rekdal has led the club since 2018, achieving four consecutive league titles
- Despite losing striker Kasper Høgh to Celtic, local forwards Hauge, Brynhildsen, and Espejord have filled the void
- Bodø/Glimt sit top of the Norwegian league with six straight victories heading into the decisive match
Why It Matters
Bodø/Glimt finished top of their domestic league with an impressive six-game winning streak, positioning them as strong contenders in this Champions League qualifier . Both teams showed prolific scoring ability in the first leg, suggesting another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards at Aspmyra Stadion .
Bodø/Glimt finished top of their domestic league with an impressive six-game winning streak, positioning them as strong contenders in this Champions League qualifier . Both teams showed prolific scoring ability in the first leg, suggesting another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards at Aspmyra Stadion .