Bodo/Glimt takes lead against NEC in first leg of Champions League qualifier
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-1 victory against NEC Nijmegen in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying match on August 19, 2026. The team, which impressed in last season's tournament, is in a strong position to advance to the group stages. This first-leg win sets the stage for the return match, where NEC will aim to overturn the deficit. Bodo/Glimt's performance has reignited interest in their Champions League prospects.
- •Bodo/Glimt won 3-1 against NEC Nijmegen in the first leg.
- •The match took place on August 19, 2026.
- •Bodo/Glimt aims to qualify for the Champions League group stage.
- •NEC Nijmegen faces a challenging task in the return leg.
- •Bodo/Glimt is seeking to replicate last season's tournament success.
- 9:29 PMBBC Sport — Bodo/Glimt in strong position following first-leg win at NEC
"Last season's Champions League fairytale side Bodo/Glimt look set to qualify for this year's edition of the competition after winning 3-1 away at NEC Nijmegen of the Netherlands.
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