Bodø/Glimt achieved a new feat in the Champions League by beating Borussia Dortmund 1‑0 on the second day of the group stage. The goal, scored by Fredrik Sjövold in the 52nd minute, sealed the victory for the Norwegian Scot against a Dortmund team led by Niko Kovács, who had just renewed his contract with the club.
The match, which was played at 21:00 CEST, was reminiscent of last season's campaign in which Bodø/Glimt shocked the world by eliminating the likes of Manchester City, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, and reaching the round of 16. In the current phase, the Norwegian club, which is in the relegation zone of the Norwegian Premier League, showed absolute dominance over the second in the Bundesliga, which shares the same number of points as the tournament leader, FC Freiburg.
During the first half, Bodø/Glimt pressed hard and created several chances, but Dortmund failed to convert any of them. Kovács' team, which showed no signs of life in attack, was outclassed in every aspect by the Norwegian defense and midfield. Despite the German team's lack of precision, the Norwegians maintained the advantage and controlled the pace of the match.
In the second half, Sjövold's goal came after a play started by Sondre Auklend. The Norwegian striker took advantage of the ball to score the only goal of the match, putting Bodø/Glimt in the lead. Dortmund tried to react with tactical changes, introducing Felix Nmecha instead of Veerman. Nmecha revitalized the German team's game, increasing the pressure and creating danger in the rival area, but Dortmund's attack failed to overcome the Norwegian defense.
The result leaves Bodø/Glimt with three points in the group stage, while Borussia Dortmund remains without points after the defeat. The Norwegian club continues its streak of success in the Champions League, while Dortmund will have to rethink its strategy for the next round of the group stage.