Bodø/Glimt hosts Sporting in a historic duel for the round of 16 of Liga of UEFA’s Campeões. The first leg takes place this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Aspmyra Stadion, in Bodø, at Noruega. The clash starts at 5pm (Brasília time), with the Norwegian team looking to maintain their surprising campaign in the competition.
Bodø/Glimt arrives strong after eliminating Inter from Milão in the knockout play-off. The Norwegians won 2-1 away and 3-1 at home. Sporting CP advanced with good performance in the league phase, occupying a position among the best.
- The game marks the debut of Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League round of 16.
- Both teams are looking for a place in the quarterfinals.
- The winner of the match will face the team classified between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal.
Where to watch Bodø/Glimt x Sporting live
The confrontation will be broadcast on TNT, a closed TV channel. Streaming is available on HBO Max for subscribers. Plataformas as official UEFA websites offer real-time updates and statistics during the game.
Fans can follow plays, goals and statistics through specialized football applications. Coverage includes narration and comments in Portuguese.
Probable lineups and absences
Bodø/Glimt should enter the field with a 4-3-3 formation. Nikita Haikin saves the goal. The defense has Fredrik Sjøvold, Odin Bjørtuft, Jostein Gundersen and Fredrik Bjørkan. In the middle, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen and Sondre Fet organize the game. The attack has Ole Blomberg, Kasper Høgh and Jens Petter Hauge. Kjetil Knutsen leads the team with no major absences reported recently.
Sporting CP faces important absences. Pedro Gonçalves and Maxi Araújo are suspended due to accumulated cards. Geovany Quenda, Giorgi Kochorashvili and Ricardo Mangas are injured. The likely lineup follows 4-3-3 or variations: Rui Silva in goal. Defesa with Iván Fresneda, Ousmane Diomandé, Gonçalo Inácio and options like Nuno Santos. Meio-field includes Morten Hjulmand, João Simões and Geny Catamo. Ataque with Francisco Trincão, Luis Guilherme and Luis Suárez.
Latest team results
Bodø/Glimt is coming off a 2-1 victory over Molde in Taça of Noruega. Antes, beat Inter from Milão by 2-1 away at Champions League. The sequence includes consistent triumphs in European competition, with victories over strong opponents.
Sporting CP drew 2-2 with Braga in their last match for the Portuguese championship. Venceu o Porto by 1 to 0 in Taça of Portugal. The team remains unbeaten in several recent games, with good results in national competitions.
Arbitration and weather forecasting in Bodø
Referee Ivan Kružliak, from Eslováquia, commands the match. The refereeing team has assistants experienced in European games.
The weather in Bodø has low temperatures at game time. Às 5pm (adjusted local time), around 5°C to 6°C is expected, with scattered clouds and the possibility of moderate winds. Condições typical of the Arctic winter can influence the pace of the match.
Curiosities and history of the confrontation
This is the first time that Bodø/Glimt and Sporting CP have faced each other in official competitions. Bodø/Glimt has a historic campaign in the Champions League, as a surprise by eliminating big clubs.
Aspmyra Stadion, home of Bodø/Glimt, has a capacity for around 8 thousand fans. The cold atmosphere and the support of the local fans strengthen the Norwegian team in decisive games.
Tickets and expected atmosphere
Tickets for the game sold out quickly due to historical interest. The Bodø/Glimt fans should fill the stadium, creating pressure on Sporting CP. The Norwegian club highlights its tradition of intense home games in European competition.
The duel represents an opportunity for both teams to advance in the biggest club competition in the Europa. Bodø/Glimt seeks to repeat recent exploits, while Sporting CP aims to impose technical favoritism.
