Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team have been given a rare taste of reality after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League. In front of an electric 8,000-strong crowd at the remote Aspmyra Stadion in Norway, Bodø produced a masterclass that left the English giants reeling.
The Norwegian side's victory was all about movement and strategy, with Kasper Høgh scoring twice before Jens Petter Hauge sealed the win for his team. Manchester City, meanwhile, were plagued by a lack of spark and physicality, struggling to contain Bodø's quick counter-attacks.
City manager Guardiola admitted that his side "had to come back" after their humiliating defeat, with the former Barcelona coach citing "results in 2026 are not good – in terms of the Premier League and today". Guardiola made zero adjustments during the match, watching as Rodri was sent off for a cynical foul, further highlighting City's struggles.
This result is a far cry from Manchester City's dominant displays last season when they won the Champions League. Even though they were without some key players, including Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, Bodø/Glimt's performance was one of sheer determination and teamwork.
For the Norwegian side, this win marks an incredible milestone in their journey to the Champions League. The team's victory has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with many hailing them as a David vs Goliath story.
As for Manchester City, they now face an uphill battle to qualify for the last 16 of the competition. A defeat at Galatasaray next week will almost certainly be too little, too late for Guardiola's side.
The Norwegian side's victory was all about movement and strategy, with Kasper Høgh scoring twice before Jens Petter Hauge sealed the win for his team. Manchester City, meanwhile, were plagued by a lack of spark and physicality, struggling to contain Bodø's quick counter-attacks.
City manager Guardiola admitted that his side "had to come back" after their humiliating defeat, with the former Barcelona coach citing "results in 2026 are not good – in terms of the Premier League and today". Guardiola made zero adjustments during the match, watching as Rodri was sent off for a cynical foul, further highlighting City's struggles.
This result is a far cry from Manchester City's dominant displays last season when they won the Champions League. Even though they were without some key players, including Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, Bodø/Glimt's performance was one of sheer determination and teamwork.
For the Norwegian side, this win marks an incredible milestone in their journey to the Champions League. The team's victory has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with many hailing them as a David vs Goliath story.
As for Manchester City, they now face an uphill battle to qualify for the last 16 of the competition. A defeat at Galatasaray next week will almost certainly be too little, too late for Guardiola's side.
8k crowd can make a huge difference in the match... Bodø/Glimt's movement and strategy were spot on 
. City looked lost out there, like they didn't know how to handle Bodø's pace 
. Maybe they need to rethink their tactics or something? 
this is like a whole different team out there 
bodø glimt played with so much heart 
and movement 
it was like they were flying 
️ on the pitch! Pep gotta step up his game 
'cause city's lookin' lost 
no spark 
and physicality 
is what bodø got in spades 
this result's a major wake-up call for city 
they can't afford to take anyone lightly 
not even against galatasaray nxt wk 
it's gonna be a tough one 
his passion & tactical genius is still on point 
. Guardiola needs to take a hard look at his tactics and make some changes, stat 
. Zero adjustments during the match? That's just not going to cut it. And Rodri getting sent off? Unbelievable 
. I don't know how they're going to recover from this one...
Manchester City got spanked by Bodø/Glimt and now they're in trouble 
That's not how you bounce back from a loss, Pep 
. Rodri's red card was a turning point – City just couldn't keep up with Bodø's quick counter-attacks 
. The stats are concerning: Manchester City won only 38% of the possession 
, while Bodø/Glimt had 23 shots on target 
. Not to mention, they lost their star players, Haaland and Foden – that's a huge blow 
.
theyve got this david vs goliath vibe going on where one team is the big shot and the other is the underdog
️ I feel bad for City, they looked so lost and couldn't handle Bodø's speed 
Guardiola needs to make some serious changes before 2026 
! Bodø/Glimt is basically the David Campbell of football teams - they're not exactly the most glamorous, but they've got heart! And let's be real, Manchester City were basically just sleepwalking through the match. I mean, a manager gets sent off and you still lose? That's like trying to win a game of Mario Kart without pressing any buttons 
!
I mean, Bodø/Glimt was on point from start to finish, and City just couldn't keep up. It's crazy to think about how much of a difference the energy of that crowd must've made too - 8,000-strong and electric 
this is insane, man... City just got destroyed by some tiny Norwegian team 
guardiola needs to make some serious adjustments, watchin' that game must've been super frustratin' 
a 3-0 loss is huge for their chances of makin' it outta the group stages
rodri getting sent off for a cynical foul is a major red flag for city. i'm loving this david vs goliath story tho, bodø/glimt's underdog spirit is infectious 
they totally outplayed Manchester City. 3-0 is crazy, especially against a team that's supposed to be one of the best in the world. 
he should've made some adjustments during the match. Rodri getting sent off was like, what?! 
I mean, I know they're a top team and all that but COME ON GUARDIOLA!!! 
What's going on with your tactics? They looked like a bunch of jellyfish out there on the pitch 
. And Rodri getting sent off? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! 
... I mean, I've heard of underdogs before but this is insane! They just outplayed City from start to finish 
. It's like they wanted it more than City did 
. You can't just throw in the towel like that 
.