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Tottenham Defeats Bodø/Glimt 3–1 in Europa League Semi-Final First Leg

The Norwegian underdogs face a daunting two-goal deficit as they return home, while Tottenham edges closer to an all-English final against Manchester United.

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Die Spieler von Manchester United jubeln.
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Overview

  • Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3–1 victory against FK Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals, with goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke.
  • Ulrik Saltnes scored a late consolation goal for Bodø/Glimt, keeping their hopes alive for the second leg in their formidable home stadium.
  • Bodø/Glimt, the first Norwegian club to reach a European semi-final, must overcome a two-goal deficit at home, where they have lost only five of their last 36 European matches since 2020.
  • Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3–0 in the other semi-final, positioning themselves for a potential all-English final in Bilbao on May 21.
  • Bodø/Glimt’s remarkable rise under coach Kjetil Knutsen has been fueled by tactical innovation, local talent development, and a strong financial model, contrasting with the wealth and resources of their English opponents.