Bodo/Glimt X Monaco: where to watch live and likely lineups for the Champions League game

Bodø/Glimt faces Monaco this Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. The match takes place at Aspmyra Stadion, in Bodø, Norway, at 5pm Brasília time (6pm Bodø local time). The two teams have two points each after three games and are looking for their first victory in the competition.

The game marks the first official clash between the clubs, which occupy similar positions in the table: Bodø/Glimt in 26th place and Monaco in 27th. The live broadcast takes place via the Max streaming service, exclusive to Brazil. The refereeing is in charge of the Polish Damian Sylwestrzak, with assistants Paweł Sokolnicki and Adam Karasewicz, in addition to Piotr Lasyk in the VAR.

At Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø/Glimt bet on the strength of their field control to pressure the opponent from the start. Monaco, in turn, needs to deal with absences in defense and midfield to put together a competitive team.

• Time: 5pm (Brasília), equivalent to 8pm UTC.
• Location: Aspmyra Stadion, capacity for around 8 thousand fans.
• Transmission: Max (streaming), with narration in Portuguese.
• Referee: Damian Sylwestrzak (Poland).

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Recent history of the Norwegian and French teams

Bodø/Glimt arrive at the duel after a 3-1 defeat to Valerenga, last weekend, in the Eliteserien. Despite the stumble, the team led by Kjetil Knutsen maintains second place in the Norwegian championship, with just one point behind the leader Viking.

In the Champions League, the Norwegians have accumulated two draws and one defeat, with goals conceded in every game. Monaco, under the command of Sébastien Pocognoli, also lost 1-0 to Paris FC, in the French Championship, and records similar results in the European competition.

Both teams demonstrate defensive vulnerabilities, with Bodø/Glimt conceding goals in five consecutive matches. Monaco, on the other hand, played out a goalless draw against Tottenham in one of the previous rounds.

Bodø/Glimt preparation for European clash

Kjetil Knutsen adjusts the team with a focus on the speed of counterattacks, taking advantage of Bodø’s cold weather, which can affect the visitors’ rhythm. The Norwegian coach prioritizes maintaining the starting lineup, despite questions about injuries to players like Gundersen and Risnes.

Aspmyra Stadion records a high performance for Bodø/Glimt in continental competitions, with recent victories at home. The local fans expect an offensive performance, given the record of more than 2.5 goals in eight of the team’s last ten games.

Injuries sideline Alesami and Brunstad, forcing changes in the defensive sector. Knutsen emphasizes the importance of a victory to bring the club closer to the playoff zone, between 9th and 24th place.

Bodø/Glimt are unbeaten in nine home games in recent competitions, with a six-goal difference in their two most recent victories.

Monaco challenges with absences and travel

Sébastien Pocognoli faces an extensive list of casualties at Monaco, including Vanderson, Eric Dier and Denis Zakaria, all with muscle problems. Goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky is also out, recovering from injury, which forces Philipp Kohn to take over in goal.

The trip to northern Norway adds fatigue to the French squad, which is already dealing with recent defeats in the domestic league. Monaco seeks balance in midfield, with Golovin and Teze as key players to contain local pressure.

Probable lineups and individual highlights

Bodø/Glimt should line up an offensive formation, with an emphasis on the wings. Haikin defends the goal, while Hauge appears as a threat in attack, with a history of goals in European games. At Monaco, Balogun leads the attack, supported by Minamino and Akliouche.

• Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Nielsen, Maatta; Klynge, Berg, Fet; Auklend, Helmersen, Hauge.
• Monaco (4-2-3-1): Kohn; Kehrer, Salisu, Henrique; Diatta, Teze, Golovin, Ouattara; Akliouche, Minamino; Balogun.
• Highlights: Hauge (Bodø/Glimt)with three assists in the Champions League; Balogun (Monaco) scored two goals in the tournament.

Polish refereeing and match rules

Damian Sylwestrzak referees the game, with experience in European competitions. The assistants and the VAR guarantee strict supervision, especially in cases of offside and fouls. The match follows UEFA rules, with the possibility of additions of up to five minutes per half.

Polish Sylwestrzak records a low average number of yellow cards, prioritizing the flow of the game. Assistants Sokolnicki and Karasewicz monitor the sidelines, while Lasyk at VAR intervenes in crucial decisions.

Tactical expectations for the duel in Bodø

Knutsen plans to score high to exploit mistakes by Monaco, who conceded goals in quick transitions. Pocognoli, in response, should opt for a compact defensive line, aiming for counterattacks with the speed of Diatta and Ouattara.

Bodø/Glimt average 2.6 goals per game in the last five matches, while Monaco concede 1.8. Both teams score in 70% of recent duels, suggesting an open confrontation.

Adapting to the time zone and the arctic cold could influence performance, with Monaco testing alternative formations in final training.