European nightmare completed for Inter Milan, who were beaten 2-1 at San Siro by FK Bodø/Glimt and eliminated from the Champions League.
After the 3-1 defeat in Norway, Inter needed a miracle. Instead, they delivered another collapse. Once again, Jens Petter Hauge proved decisive, while the Nerazzurri’s big names failed to respond.
First Half: Total Control, No Goals
Without Calhanoglu and Lautaro, coach Chivu relied on Zielinski in midfield and Pio Esposito alongside Thuram.
The opening 45 minutes were a complete Inter monologue:
- Over 60% possession
- 13 shots to 0
- 7 corners to none
Yet for all their dominance, clear chances were limited. Frattesi’s header and Dimarco’s strike were well saved by Haikin, but the breakthrough never came.
Bodø/Glimt remained compact, patient, and ruthless in waiting for their moment.
Akanji’s Error Changes Everything
The turning point arrived early in the second half.
A disastrous giveaway from Manuel Akanji gifted possession to Blomberg on the edge of the box. Sommer made a first save, but Hauge pounced on the rebound to silence San Siro.
Inter suddenly needed three goals just to force extra time.
Ironically, Akanji nearly redeemed himself moments later, but his powerful strike hit the post.
Evjen Ends It
As Inter grew frantic and disorganized, Bodø/Glimt struck again in the 72nd minute.
Hauge delivered a sublime assist, and Håkon Evjen controlled brilliantly before finishing across goal for 0-2.
At that point, qualification required four Inter goals.
Only one arrived: Alessandro Bastoni scored in the 77th minute, confirmed by goal-line technology, but it was far too late.
The final whistle confirmed a historic achievement for Bodø/Glimt—and a humiliating European exit for Inter.
Match Report
INTER 1-2 BODO/GLIMT
Scorers:
58’ Hauge
72’ Evjen
77’ Bastoni
INTER (3-5-2)
Sommer 6.5; Akanji 4, Bisseck 6 (Dumfries 81’ s.v.), Bastoni 6.5; Luis Henrique 5.5 (Diouf 62’ 6), Zielinski 6.5 (Sucic 62’ 6), Barella 5, Frattesi 6.5 (Bonny 62’ 5.5), Dimarco 6 (Carlos Augusto 81’ s.v.); Thuram 5, Pio Esposito 6.
Coach: Chivu
BODØ/GLIMT (4-3-3)
Haikin 6.5; Sjovold 6.5, Bjørntuft 7, Gundersen 6.5, Bjorkan 6.5 (Alesaami 85’ s.v.); Evjen 7 (Saltnes 82’ s.v.), Berg 6, Fet 6; Blomberg 5.5 (Maatta 77’ 6), Høgh 5.5 (Helmersen 77’ 6), Hauge 7.5.
Coach: Knutsen
Referee: Hernandez
Bookings: Gundersen
Red cards: None
