The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Bodø/Glimt breeze past Inter + will Man United finish 3rd?
Feb 25, 2026
A wild Champions League night where Bodø/Glimt stun Inter at the San Siro and climb European rankings. Newcastle survive a 3-2 test to reach the last 16. Atleti’s Sorloth bags a hat-trick and Leverkusen grind through. Also talked about: Serie A’s alarming form, format questions over playoffs, Snoop Dogg at Swansea, and Man United’s push for third with Lammens’ big saves.
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Bodo Glimt's Low Pressure Philosophy Beats Big Clubs
- Bodo Glimt's Champions League run exposes how tactical confidence and low pressure can beat richer opponents.
- Martin Sleipnes described a team coached to try risky passes, recover from mistakes, and play without fear, beating Inter and Man City earlier this season.
Bodo's Rise Is Historically Significant
- Bodo's achievements are historically notable: first team since Ajax in 1972 to beat four consecutive top-five-league sides.
- James Richardson and Duncan highlight wage and scale gaps, yet Opta ranks Bodo's rise from ~1,600th to 40th globally in nine years.
San Siro Felt Surreal For Bodo Fans
- Martin Sleipnes described the surreal San Siro atmosphere where roughly 3,000 Bodo fans felt calm as Inter seemed resigned early.
- He said Inter hit woodwork and had many shots but never felt likely to score the needed goals, making the night surreal.