Bodo/Glimt shock Manchester City 3-1 in historic Champions League upset

Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history, defeating Manchester City 3-1 on Tuesday night in freezing Arctic conditions. Kasper Hogh scored a first-half brace before Jens Petter Hauge added a third at Aspmyra Stadion, while Rayan Cherki's late consolation couldn't prevent a chastening defeat for Pep Guardiola's side. Rodri's dismissal for two bookings in 54 seconds compounded City's misery in a match that exposed their defensive fragility.

The shock result deepens City's crisis as they remain winless in their last four Premier League matches and trail leaders Arsenal by seven points. City's preparation was undermined by Max Alleyne's inexperienced defensive display, with the 19-year-old's errors leading directly to both Hogh goals. Despite travelling early to train on Bodo/Glimt's artificial pitch, the 2023 European champions looked out of sync throughout.

Bodo/Glimt, whose entire population of 55,000 would fit into Etihad Stadium seven times over, continue their remarkable rise after reaching last season's Europa League semi-finals. City must now beat Galatasaray on January 28 to secure automatic Champions League qualification. Guardiola's pre-match plan to view the Northern Lights will be his only positive memory from this humiliating night.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/20/bodo-glimt-stun-man-city-in-epic-champions-league-upset/