Sporting labelled another victim after Bodø/Glimt defeat | OneFootball

Sporting left Norway with a very heavy result after a 3-0 defeat against Bodø/Glimt, in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. This setback puts Rui Borges’s team’s qualification at risk, as they are currently the only Portuguese club still in the competition. The match did not go unnoticed in Europe.

The convincing victory by Kjetil Knutsen’s side once again impressed the international press, which highlighted another strong performance from the Norwegian team. It should be recalled that, this season, Bodø/Glimt had already surprised European football by beating teams such as Manchester City, Atlético de Madrid, and Inter.

In Spain, the sports daily Marca highlighted how the Norwegian club continues to exceed expectations, calling Sporting “just another ineffective victim north of the Arctic Circle”. “Bodø’s miracles are far from exhausted. Bodø’s performance was unbelievable. The Norwegian team keeps on dreaming. They are practically in a historic quarter-final. Sporting was just another ineffective victim north of the Arctic Circle,” wrote the newspaper.

Diario AS also highlighted Knutsen’s team’s moment, emphasizing that “no one” seems capable of stopping the Bodø/Glimt phenomenon. The newspaper states that “Kjetil Knutsen’s magic wand continues to work wonders” and that the club can dream of a historic appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals.

In France, the renowned L’Équipe highlighted the clear superiority of the Norwegians over Sporting. “The Norwegians were once again impressive. They clearly outperformed Sporting. It’s no longer a surprise. Bodø/Glimt continues to captivate European football,” wrote the publication.

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