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Bodo Glimt vs Tottenham: Spurs' European experience put to the test in the North

The memory is still fresh. Last May, Tottenham dashed Norwegian hopes in the Europa League semi-final: 3-1 in London, 2-0 in Bodø. Two matches that highlighted the gulf in quality between the sides. This Tuesday, history repeats itself, but on an even grander stage: the Champions League.

Tottenham kicked off their European campaign with a narrow win over Villarreal (1-0). Since then, Thomas Frank's men have oscillated between frustration and flashes of solidity: snatching a draw at Wolverhampton (1-1), a dramatic comeback at Brighton (2-2), and a routine progression in the League Cup. Their strength? A rock-solid defence anchored by Romero and Van de Ven, complemented by a midfield bolstered by João Palhinha, who is already establishing himself as a key figure.

On the other side, Bodo/Glimt continue to shake up the hierarchy in Norway. Sitting second in their league, the club fought for a hard-earned draw in Prague (2-2) and remain driven by the energy of players like Jens Petter Hauge and Patrick Berg. But once again, the challenge looks daunting. The numbers don’t lie: three defeats in their last five European matches and a persistent struggle to hold their defensive line against top-tier opponents.