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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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