Bodø/Glimt does it again! Norwegian side beats Champions League runner-up Inter in playoffs

Norwegian football club Bodø/Glimt stunned Champions League runner-up Inter Milan with a commanding 3-1 victory in the first leg of their playoff match played in Italy on Tuesday, continuing their remarkable campaign against European football's elite in this season's Champions League qualification. The Norwegian champions, who have established themselves as giant-killers in European competition, demonstrated their tactical prowess and clinical finishing against the Serie A giants. Goals from Patrick Berg, Ulrik Saltnes, and Amahl Pellegrino secured the historic victory, with Inter's only consolation coming from a Romelu Lukaku penalty. The result follows similar impressive performances against other top European sides this season, further cementing Bodø/Glimt's reputation as a team capable of competing with the continent's best. This victory marks another significant achievement for Norwegian football on the European stage, coming just months after Bodø/Glimt eliminated AS Roma from the Europa League last season. The 3-1 first-leg advantage gives the Norwegian side a strong position ahead of the return match in Norway, setting up an intriguing second leg that could see the Norwegian side advance to the prestigious Champions League group stage.