As Bodø/Glimt prepares to host Tottenham Hotspur in a Champions League group stage match on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Norwegian side believes they have "moved up a step" since their previous encounter. The match is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off at Aspmyra Stadion.
The two teams met just four months prior in the Europa League semi-finals, where Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious with a 5-1 aggregate win. However, Bodø/Glimt's sporting director, Håvard Sakariassen, has asserted that Tottenham will face a stronger, more evolved team this time around.
Bodø/Glimt is making history as they host their first-ever Champions League group game. After negotiating a playoff round tie against Sturm Graz last month, they are competing in the main draw for the first time. In their Champions League opener, Bodø/Glimt fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Slavia Prague. Now, they aim to leverage their home advantage to secure their first-ever Champions League main draw win.
Tottenham, on the other hand, secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Villarreal in their first Champions League match, thanks to an own goal. They will be looking to continue their winning streak in the Champions League, though they have had mixed results in the Premier League recently.
Several players will be absent from the match due to injuries. Ulrik Saltnes, Bodø/Glimt's captain, is expected to miss the game due to injury. Brede Moe and Daniel Bassi are also doubtful after picking up injuries in their last match. Tottenham has a host of injury concerns as well. Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Kota Takai, and Radu Dragusin remain sidelined. Ben Davies, Randal Kolo Muani, and Dominic Solanke are in a race against time to be fit for the trip to Bodø/Glimt.
For viewers in the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage begins on TNT Sports 6 at 5.45pm BST, before switching to TNT Sports 2 at 7.45pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off. TNT Sports subscribers can also watch the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Despite Tottenham's previous dominance, Bodø/Glimt is determined to seek revenge for their Europa League loss and prove they have indeed "moved up a step".
