Bayern Munich Hit Bodo/Glimt for Five After Goalless First Half
Bodo/Glimt’s Champions League league-phase campaign began with a heavy 5-0 defeat at Bayern Munich, although the Norwegian side had held firm through an encouraging first half before losing control after the interval.
Kjetil Knutsen’s team defended with discipline at the Allianz Arena and went into the break level at 0-0, restricting Bayern despite the home side’s individual quality. Bodo/Glimt also found moments to break forward on the counter, giving their coach reasons to be pleased with the opening 45 minutes.
The match changed when first-choice goalkeeper Nikita Haikin was forced off injured. Bayern took advantage of the disruption and their depth in the second half, with Jamal Musiala opening the scoring before Harry Kane headed in a landmark goal. Alphonso Davies then struck powerfully, while Michael Olise scored twice to complete the rout for Vincent Kompany’s side.
Odin Bjortuft’s late red card added to a difficult night for Bodo/Glimt, who must now recover quickly as the league phase continues.
Bodo/Glimt recognise Bayern’s strength
Winger Jens Petter Hauge said his side had been unable to maintain the physical and technical level required against Bayern over the full match. “It was very difficult,” he said. “Bayern are an excellent team. We did not have enough quality or power to sustain it for 90 minutes. We have a good team ourselves and plenty of quality, and we can perform against anyone, but we have to be better than we were today.”
Hauge also placed Bayern among the leading contenders for the European title, alongside Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
Knutsen praised his players’ work before half-time but felt the goalkeeper change contributed to the collapse. “Congratulations to Bayern. They are a very good side with very strong players,” he said. “I was very satisfied with the first half. We followed our plan well, defended properly and had chances to counterattack.
“Unfortunately, we lost our goalkeeper to injury. We had difficulties after that in the second half and lost our direction. That was not good, and I am disappointed with it.”
Bodo/Glimt will need to restore their defensive organisation and resilience quickly if they are to remain competitive across the demanding run of home and away matches ahead and preserve their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
