Dortmund beaten in Norway as Sjøvold gives Bodø/Glimt Champions League win
Borussia Dortmund lost 1-0 away to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday. Fredrik Sjøvold scored the only goal in the 52nd minute after Sondre Auklend delivered a low cross. Dortmund made five changes and could not find an equaliser despite a quadruple substitution.
Dortmund arrived after a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen and changed five starters, bringing in Bensebaini, Veerman, Karetsas, Inácio and Silva. Nmecha, Nwaneri, Sabitzer and Guirassy were bench options, while Schlotterbeck was absent. Bodø/Glimt made two adjustments from their Kristiansund BK win, starting Aleesami and Helmersen.
After Sjøvold converted Auklend's low delivery in the 52nd minute, Kovač introduced Nmecha, Nwaneri, Guirassy and Ryerson. Dortmund pressed late, with Haikin saving from Nmecha twice and Nwaneri heading at him, but the visitors could not equalise. Dortmund now have one victory and one loss in this Champions League campaign.
The outcome may boost Bodø/Glimt's standing among Norwegian fans and raise local interest in European nights, while Dortmund's supporters could feel frustration and expect a response. Players and coaches at both clubs may face differing pressure: Bodø/Glimt can build confidence, whereas Dortmund might need to manage scrutiny before their next match. For neutrals, the result could reinforce the Champions League's unpredictability and encourage greater attention to clubs outside Europe's largest leagues.