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City's Big Night Out Turns Into a Nightmare

Bodø, NorwayWednesday, January 21, 2026
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In a shocking turn of events, Manchester City faced a humiliating defeat against Bodø/Glimt, a small Norwegian club. The match took place in Bodø, a town known for its fishing industry and a population of around 55,000. This defeat is one of the most unexpected in the history of the Champions League.

Match Summary

  • First Half: Bodø/Glimt scored two quick goals thanks to Kasper Høgh.
  • 58th Minute: Jens Petter Hauge made it 3-0.
  • Consolation Goal: Rayan Cherki scored for City.
  • Red Card: Rodri, City's star player, was sent off.

Team Performances

  • Bodø/Glimt:
  • Played exceptionally well.
  • Constantly attacked City's weak defense.
  • Had a few goals disallowed and hit the crossbar.

  • Manchester City:
  • Spent over $500 million on new players.
  • Recently lost to Manchester United in the Premier League.

Historical Context

This defeat is reminiscent of other unexpected results in the Champions League:

  • Sheriff (Moldova) beating Real Madrid.
  • Basel (Switzerland) defeating Manchester United.

Current Standings

City's poor performance could see them drop out of the top eight automatic qualification spots.

Other Matches

  • Arsenal (undefeated so far) vs. Inter Milan.
  • Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid aim to secure their spots in the next round.
  • Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank, is under pressure after a series of poor results.

Newcomers

  • Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) is still looking for their first win.
  • Lost 4-1 to Club Brugge, who are now in a good position to make it to the playoffs.

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