Overview

• Bodø/Glimt, the first Norwegian club to reach a European semi-final, lost 1-3 to Tottenham in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final in London.
• The return leg at Aspmyra Stadion later this month will determine whether the Arctic-circle club can overturn the two-goal deficit and advance to the final.
• Operating on a €25 million budget, Bodø/Glimt contrasts sharply with Tottenham’s €600 million resources and 60,000-seat stadium.
• Head coach Kjetil Knutsen has led the team to four domestic titles since 2018 using a high-pressing 4-3-3 system and sustainable financial practices.
• The club’s success, built on local support and profitable player development, has elevated Norwegian football’s profile on the European stage.