This fairytale run to the knockouts may have felt unlikely for Bodo after they misplaced their first six video games of the league section, which means they had been left needing outcomes towards Manchester Metropolis and Atletico Madrid to qualify for the play-offs.
And, towards the chances, they offered them.
A 3-1 victory over Pep Guardiola’s males introduced deserved consideration and acclaim, nevertheless it was no one-off as Bodo overcame Atleti 2-1 in Madrid to say a play-off spot.
Knutsen’s aspect misplaced to Spurs within the Europa League semi-finals final season, having turn out to be the primary Norwegian aspect to succeed in the final 4 of a serious European competitors.
Key to their success has usually been their means to make their house video games as robust as potential.
Within the north of Norway, Bodo can usually be bitterly chilly, snowy and windy through the lengthy winter months, with temperatures deep into minus figures.
The troublesome climate circumstances imply the workforce play on a man-made pitch manufactured from plastic, one thing many sides used to taking part in on grass discover troublesome to cope with.
These facets, coupled with the gamers’ dedication and robust perception of their means, means many have left Bodo defeated.
They famously thrashed Jose Mourinho’s Roma 6-1 at house within the Europa Convention League 5 years in the past, whereas Celtic, Besiktas, Porto and Lazio have additionally been victims in recent times.
Manchester Metropolis will not relish one other assembly within the final 16 if they’re drawn collectively, with Bodo buoyant after proving they don’t have anything to worry towards Europe’s prime sides.
“It is superb,” captain Patrick Berg informed Canal+.
“For the membership and metropolis it is unbelievable. I do not assume individuals thought we might beat Manchester Metropolis, Atletico and now Inter two occasions.
“It is magnificent.”
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