Champions League: Manchester City crashes to a pulp in Norway

By Samuel On Jan 20, 2026

Guardiola’s team, with many changes in defense and without any Portuguese players, loses 3-1 away to Bodo/Glimt, who make history.

After the defeat at Old Trafford, Manchester City lost 3-1 away to Bodo/Glimt in Norway, in a match of the seventh round of the Champions League group stage .

Without any Portuguese players in the starting eleven – Bernardo Silva was suspended and Rúben Dias and Matheus Nunes continue to have physical problems the Citizens” fielded an improvised defense and suffered from the counter-attacks of the Nordic team, who were already winning 2-0 before the half-hour mark: Kasper High scored twice, in the 22nd and 24th minutes.

Manchester City responded immediately with a goal from Rayan Cherki (60th minute) and revived the game.

However, Rodri received two yellow cards in just over a minute (61st and 62nd minute) and dashed any chance of a comeback from the “Citizens,” who remain on 13 points from seven games and risk dropping out of the direct qualification places for the round of 16. Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt, who made history by achieving their first ever Champions League victory, reached six points.

In the other game of the afternoon, Club Brugge thrashed newcomer Kairat (4-1) away , eliminating them from contention for further progress in the competition. Jorginho and Carlos Forbs were in the starting lineup for their respective teams.

Champions League: Manchester City crashes to a pulp