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Bodø/Glimt prepares for Champions League match at Allianz Arena

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Bodø/Glimt prepares for Champions League match at Allianz Arena

Summary

Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt travels to face Bayern in an upcoming Champions League fixture. The team enters the match on an 18-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, following a 2-1 victory over Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien. Under the management of Kjetil Knutsen, the club has established a consistent system that focuses on regional recruitment. This represents the second time in history the club has qualified for the Champions League group stage. Bayern has not played a Norwegian side in the competition since 2000, when the Munich team faced Rosenborg. Bodø/Glimt continues its tournament schedule alongside Viking as the two representatives from Norway this season.

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By the Numbers

•Bodø/Glimt enters the match on an 18-game unbeaten run.
•The team recently defeated Fredrikstad 2-1 to maintain the lead in the Eliteserien.
•Kjetil Knutsen has served as head coach of the club since 2018.
•Bayern last competed against a Norwegian opponent in the 2000/01 Champions League season.
•Bodø/Glimt and Viking are the two Norwegian clubs competing in this season's Champions League.

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