Bodø/Glimt’s Champions League Ambition
Bodø/Glimt secured a 3-1 victory in the Netherlands on 19 August 2025/26. In the first half, Sondre Brunstad Fet (25) and Andreas Helmersen (44, penalty) scored for Bodø/Glimt, followed by a goal from Haitam Aleesami (50) to widen the advantage. In the second half, Clement Bischoff (85) narrowed the gap, but Bodø/Glimt remained ahead 3-1. The club now has the chance to reach a second consecutive Champions League phase.
Historical statistics against the Netherlands
Bodø/Glimt has played nine matches against Dutch clubs, achieving three wins, three draws, and three losses. In the 2024/25 Europa League, they achieved a 6-4 aggregate win over Twente (1-2 away, 5-2 home). The only previous encounter of N.E.C. with a Norwegian club took place in the first round of the Cup of the Cups 1983/84, where they won 2-1 over Brann (1-1 home, 1-0 away).
N.E.C. Nijmegen’s European journey
This is N.E.C.’s first Champions League campaign and their fifth participation in a UEFA competition. The club has not played in Europe since the 2008/09 UEFA Cup season, when they lost 0-4 to Hamburg. They defeated Olympiacos 2-1 in the third qualifying round (0-0 away, 2-1 home). On the field, they have won only two away matches in European competitions, both by a one-goal margin.
Bodø/Glimt’s recent European performances
Bodø/Glimt has won seven of their last nine European matches, drawn one, and lost one. They have scored at least two goals in ten of their last eleven matches. They won 6-5 against Union Saint-Gilloise (3-3 away, 3-2 home). Four of their last four home matches in UEFA competitions ended in a win with three goals each. They have secured nine home victories in Champions League qualifiers.
Bodø/Glimt’s next match will decide whether they can advance to the Champions League group stage.
