Inter Milan are ready to make their mark in Europe once again. The Nerazzurri travel to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the 2025/26 Champions League play-offsan interesting and tricky test aspmila stadiumthe home court of yellow and black. A European night full of history, storylines and extraordinary characters.
previous meeting
This is not the first meeting between Inter Milan and Bode/Glimt. The two clubs had previously met in the last 16 of the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1978/79, when the Norwegian made their debut at the San Siro. It turned out to be a one-sided affair. Inter Milan, led by Eugenio Bersellini, beat the visiting team 5-0 in the first leg in Milan thanks to Beca Losi’s goal, Altobelli’s hat-trick and Muraro’s late goal. The return trip follows a similar script. After Bode/Glimt briefly took the lead, Altobelli equalized the score with a penalty kick, and Scanziani eventually won 2-1.
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This will be Inter Milan’s third European match in Norway. The most recent was a 2-2 away draw with Rosenborg in September 2022, and the other was a 2-1 victory over Bode/Glimt in October 1978.
The Nerazzurri’s journey so far
Ajax 0-2 Inter Milan Inter Milan’s Champions League journey kicked off with a victory: the Nerazzurri beat Ajax 2-0 in Amsterdam. The star of the night was Marcus Thuram, who scored two goals with a header from Calhanoglu’s corner. The Frenchman won the MVP for his outstanding performance.
Inter Milan 3-0 Slavia Prague Inter Milan defeated Slavia Prague at the San Siro for their second consecutive victory in the Champions League this season. Winning 3-0 with a quality performance that controlled the game from start to finish. Lautaro’s brace and Dumfries’ goal sealed the win.
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United Saint-Gillois 0-4 Inter Milan Strong Inter Milan recorded a convincing win against United Saint-Gillois in Brussels. Dumfries opened the scoring after withstanding early pressure from Belgium, followed by Lautaro’s brilliant strike just before half-time. Calhanoglu took a penalty kick in the second half, and Esposito scored the first goal of the Champions League, winning 4-0. Inter Milan has won three games in three games and kept a clean sheet for the third time under Chivu.
Inter Milan 2-1 Kairat Almaty Inter Milan beat Kairat Almaty to make it four wins in four Champions League games. Lautaro opened the scoring late in the first half in a tricky match at San Siro. The visitors equalized in the second half, but Carlos Augusto’s first Champions League goal sealed the three points for Chivu’s side.
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
At the Metropolitano Stadium, Inter Milan lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the fifth round of the Champions League. After a VAR review, Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock in the 9th minute. In the second half, the Nerazzurri took advantage early and equalized through Zielinski, but Gimenez sealed the victory with a header from a corner kick in the 93rd minute.
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Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool
Inter Milan narrowly defeated Liverpool at the San Siro in the 6th round of the league. The Nerazzurri played well, created chances and held their own in a tough physical battle. But amid protests, Szozboszlai awarded a penalty kick in the 88th minute, helping Liverpool take all three points.
Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal Inter Milan lost 1-3 to Arsenal at San Siro and have 12 points. After Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring, Susic responded with a brilliant strike but England regained the lead from a corner. Despite pressure and chances in the final seconds, Arsenal sealed victory through Joe Kreis’s counterattack.
Dortmund 0-2 Inter Milan
Chivu’s Inter Milan beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on an exciting night at the Westfalenstadion. DiMarco opened the scoring with a wonderful free kick that went over the wall and into Kerber’s net. Diouf sealed the win with another goal thanks to a determined individual effort and a deflected shot. Inter Milan ended the league stage in tenth place and advanced to the knockout rounds as a seeded team.
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DIMARCO, additional attack threat
Statistics show that 41.1% of Inter Milan’s attacks come from the left wing, which is the highest in the league. Most of the Nerazzurri’s games start from this side, Federico Dimarco was the team’s player who created the most chances in the game (11).
Lautaro 25
Lautaro Martinez is writing a special chapter in Inter Milan’s history. He has scored 25 Champions League goals for the Nerazzurri, second only to the three top scorers for Italian clubs in the Champions League: Alessandro Del Piero (42 goals for Juventus), Filippo Inzaghi and Andriy Shevchenko (29 goals each for AC Milan).
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Playoffs: Times and Dates
playoff first round Tuesday, February 17, 2026: Galatasaray vs. Juventus, 18:45 CET Monaco vs. PSG, 21:00 CET Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta, 21:00 CET Benfica vs. Real Madrid, 21:00 CET
Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Calaba vs. Newcastle, 18:45 CET Club Brugge vs. Atletico Madrid, 21:00 CET Bode/Glimt vs. Inter Milan, 21:00 CET Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen, 21:00 CET
playoff second round Tuesday, February 24, 2026: Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge, 18:45 CET Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos, 21:00 CET Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt, 21:00 CET Newcastle vs Calaba, 21:00 CET
Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund, 18:45 CET Juventus vs Galatasaray, 21:00 CET Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco, 21:00 CET Real Madrid vs Benfica, 21:00 CET
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The eight teams that advance from the playoffs will advance to the round of 16, with the draw taking place on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Opponent: BODØ/GLIMT
Qualifying for the 2025/26 Champions League is a historic milestone for Bode/Glimt – a feat that would have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago, when the club was on the verge of collapse. From community fundraisers to donations from local fishermen and sports clubs, Bode/Glimt survives thanks to the support of its people. In 2020, Norway won their first Elite League title, a feat they repeated three times in 2024. In the recently concluded season, they finished second, just one point behind the champion Vikings. Bodø/Glimt have also made a strong impression on the European scene in recent years. The club has reached Last season’s Europa League semi-finals, It was a historic achievement before their run was ended by Tottenham Hotspur.
Today, Bodø/Glimt are the most financially stable club in the elite league, although still far from the budgets of Europe’s elite clubs. Their success is based on youth, identity and hard work.
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Kjetil Knutsen, head coach since 2018, is the face of this resurgence. Knudsen is widely regarded as the architect of the project, changing the club’s mentality to focus on player development even before results. It is an in-depth, comprehensive approach that includes psychological preparation and is supported by professional staff. The result was a team made up mainly of Norwegian players, many of whom were trained locally in Bodø.
Bode/Glimt’s European journey began in the playoffs, and they immediately showed their best side. IIn the first round, they defeated Sturm Graz 5-0 at home, taking a solid step towards the next round of competition. Austria’s return ended in a 2-1 defeat, but Bode/Glimt easily advanced with home advantage on the overall score.
During the league phase, Knudsen’s team showed consistency and character. Their season started with a 2-2 away draw with Slavia Prague, followed by a 2-2 home draw with group favorites Tottenham Hotspur. Then they encountered some setbacks: Istanbul lost to Galatasaray 1-3, Monaco lost 0-1 at home, and Juventus lost 2-3 at home.
Despite these challenges, Bodø/Glimt remained resilient and completed this phase strong. They drew 2-2 away with Dortmund and then had two major wins: a 3-1 home victory over Manchester City and a 2-1 away victory over Atletico Madrid. These results highlight the team’s growth and confirm the Norwegian’s ability to compete with Europe’s top clubs, making their journey one of the most surprising and impressive in the tournament.
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All eyes were on Jens Petter Hauge, the only player in the competition to create at least 20 chances (20) and complete at least 20 dribbles (26) in the group stage. The Norwegian is also top of the list for chances created with the ball going forward (14).
Where to watch
Bode/Glimt vs Inter MilanThe first leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League play-offs will be Wednesday, February 18, 21:00 CET. This match will be broadcast exclusively High quality video and will pass Amazon Prime Video Apps on smart TVs and all mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles.
Inter Milan TV Updates
As always, Inter TV will be providing updates and live coverage in the build-up to the match, as well as providing the latest news before kick-off. Our Bode/Glimt vs Inter Milan pre-match live match will be It will go live at 19:30 CET and will also be available to watch on YouTube The deadline is 20:15 CET through the club’s official channels. After the game, we will have in-depth analysis and interviews.
