Norwegian champions Bod\u00f8\/Glimt have produced one of the most extraordinary Champions League stories in modern football history, eliminating some of Europe\u2019s biggest heavyweights to book their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.<\/p>\n
Against all expectations, the club from a town of just 55,000 people defeated Manchester City 3-1, handing Pep Guardiola one of his most shocking European defeats. They then travelled to Spain and overcame Atl\u00e9tico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate, outsmarting Diego Simeone on his own turf.<\/p>\n
Their giant-killing run continued with a sensational two-legged victory over Inter Milan, winning 5-2 on aggregate and knocking out last season\u2019s Champions League finalists coached by Simone Inzaghi.<\/p>\n
With a stadium capacity of just 8,000 and a total squad value of only \u00a349 million, Bod\u00f8\/Glimt\u2019s achievements stand in stark contrast to the billion-pound empires they have conquered. With a stadium capacity of just 8,000 and a total squad value of only \u00a349 million, Bod\u00f8\/Glimt\u2019s achievements stand in stark contrast to the billion-pound empires they have conquered. Their fearless attacking style and tactical discipline have made them one of the most exciting stories of this season\u2019s UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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