Bodo/Glimt: How a ‘team from a small town up north’ are slaying Europe’s elite
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Bodo/Glimt, a small Norwegian club from above the Arctic Circle with a population of just over 40,000, has caused a major upset by defeating Italian giants Inter Milan twice in the Champions League knockout stage.
- Despite Inter being Serie A leaders and recent Champions League finalists, Bodo/Glimt dominated the first leg and defended well in the second, even with less possession and fewer shots.
- Bodo/Glimt’s success is attributed to a unique, high-intensity playing style, a recruitment strategy focusing on raw talent with an "X factor," and innovative mental coaching inspired by a former fighter pilot.
- This victory marks one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history, as Bodo/Glim
