Bodo/Glimt out to prove they have made progress against Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur head back to Norway on Tuesday, but this will not feel like a repeat of May’s Europa League semi-final.

Spurs outclassed Bodo/Glimt over two legs on that occasion, showing a level of organisation and quality the Norwegians could not live with.

It was professional, decisive, and left little doubt about who belonged on the bigger stage.

The story did not end there for Bodo. Their run to the semi-final already represented history, and in the aftermath, the club has sought to turn that painful defeat into progress.

Sporting director Havard Sakariassen has spoken openly about the lessons learned. He admitted Spurs were better but argued that the experience exposed physical shortcomings his side has addressed.

The message is clear – Tottenham will not be facing the same version of Bodo this time. That claim has some credibility.

The Norwegians held Slavia Prague to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League opener after coming back from a two-goal deficit.

It was a display of resilience and maturity that hinted at genuine growth since their last clash with Spurs.

Bodo now step out for their first Champions League home game, with tickets for Aspmyra Stadion long sold out and demand exceeding capacity many times over.

Spurs have questions to answer. Thomas Frank’s side edged past Villarreal in their opening game but stumbled against Wolverhampton Wanderers over the weekend.

That inconsistency is a concern, especially against a Bodo side that senses they are more competitive now.

History remains on Tottenham’s side. They have never lost to a Norwegian team in European competition and are formidable opponents on the continental stage.

Yet the reality of travelling to the Arctic in hostile conditions, against opponents desperate to prove they belong, carries its own risks.

This match is less about Bodo seeking revenge and more about proving they can compete at this level. Spurs will be favourites again, but their margin for error is slim.

If Frank’s men approach the game with anything less than full focus, the hosts could seize the opportunity to rewrite the script from May.