Manchester City responded quickly, with Rayan Cherki pulling one back in the 60th minute with a composed finish from the edge of the box. However, City’s hopes of mounting a comeback were dashed just moments later when Rodri was sent off for picking up two yellow cards in quick succession, reducing the visitors to ten men.
Despite dominating possession for much of the match, City struggled to create clear chances and were repeatedly caught out by Bodø/Glimt’s quick attacking transitions. The Norwegian side’s counter-attacking threat and defensive organisation frustrated Pep Guardiola’s team throughout the encounter.
For Bodø/Glimt, this result marks a historic night, one that will be remembered by their fans for years to come. For Manchester City, it raises serious questions as they now face a crucial final group game and an uphill battle to secure automatic qualification.
Bodø/Glimt produced a sensational performance to defeat Manchester City 3–1 at the Aspmyra Stadion in the Arctic Circle | X post by Manchester City