Inter Milan will face Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs on Tuesday, hoping to overcome a 3-1 loss from the first leg in Norway.
The team that wins on aggregate will advance to the last-16 and play either Manchester City or Sporting CP.
Inter aims to leverage their strong home record, while Bodo/Glimt arrives in Milan after notable victories against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.
Inter Milan vs FK Bodo/Glimt – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 24th February
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
- Referee: Alejandro Hernández
- VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande
- Last meeting: Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League, 18th February 2026
Inter Milan team news
Inter will be without captain Lautaro Martínez, who is sidelined due to a calf injury sustained in the first leg. Reports suggest he may return in early March.
Hakan Calhanoglu is fit again but is expected to start on the bench, with Piotr Zielinski likely continuing as the playmaker after his strong performance in Calhanoglu’s absence.
Denzel Dumfries is included in the matchday squad for the first time in over three months after recovering from ankle surgery, though he may not start, with Luis Henrique expected to take his place.
Bodo/Glimt team news
Bodo/Glimt comes into the match with a fully fit squad, facing no major injuries or suspensions.
The attacking trio of Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Høgh, and Ole Blomberg are anticipated to remain after their significant contributions in previous matches, including their first-leg win over Inter.
Coach Kjetil Knutsen dismissed concerns about the playing surface in Norway, emphasizing that his team’s focus is on what they can control.
Form
Inter Milan
Inter’s last five matches show four wins and one loss: a 2-0 win at Lecce, the 3-1 loss to Bodo, a dramatic 3-2 win over Juventus, a 5-0 victory against Sassuolo, and a 2-1 win against Torino. They lead Serie A comfortably but need to bridge the two-goal gap against Bodo/Glimt to advance in the Champions League.
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt’s recent form has been impressive, featuring a 3-1 win over Inter, a 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid, a 3-1 home win against Manchester City, along with friendly victories over Diosgyori VTK and Groningen, leaving them unbeaten and confident.
Predicted lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge
How to watch Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
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