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Bodø/Glimt pulls off a monumental feat by eliminating Inter Milan, the reigning European champions. In their first appearance in the knockout stage of the Champions League, the Norwegian club wins 3-1 at home and 2-1 away. The disparity between the two teams is striking: €57 million for Bodø/Glimt compared to €667 million for Inter. This result serves as a reminder that in modern football, surprises are still possible.
Bodø/Glimt thus joins the ranks of teams that have created sensations in the Champions League, like APOEL Nicosia in 2012 or Deportivo La Coruña in 2004. The history of the knockout stages is filled with modest clubs toppling giants. Bodø/Glimt's achievement undoubtedly ranks among the biggest surprises of the competition in the 21st century.
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