Bodø / Glimt 3-1 Manchester City Player Ratings: City Outplayed in Stunning European Upset

Bodø / Glimt produced a sensational performance to defeat Manchester City 3–1 in a memorable Champions League night at the Aspmyra Stadion. While the scoreline itself was striking, it only hinted at the scale of the Norwegian side’s tactical excellence on the night.

Despite one of the best football clubs, Manchester City, enjoying long spells of possession, Bodø / Glimt were ruthless in transition and exploited the spaces left behind with devastating efficiency. The decisive phase came in a breathtaking two-minute spell, during which Kasper Høgh struck twice to leave the visitors stunned and chasing the game.

City’s problems deepened as frustration set in. Captain Rodri was sent off after receiving two quick yellow cards, further shifting momentum firmly in the hosts’ favour and making an already difficult task nearly impossible.

Bodø / Glimt remained disciplined and composed, seeing out the contest with confidence and control. It was a humbling evening for the Cityzens and a historic night for the home side.

Here are Sportsdunua’s Bodø / Glimt vs Manchester City Player Ratings from the Champions League clash.

Key Takeaways

Manchester City Player Ratings vs Bodø / Glimt

Here's a look at the Manchester City Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma - 5.5: A tough night for the Italian. He conceded three goals but was left hopelessly exposed by his defense on all of them. Made a couple of decent saves to keep the scoreline from getting even worse. Honestly, there was very little he could do about the clinical finishing he faced. A spectator to a defensive collapse.

Defenders

Rayan Aït-Nouri - 6.5: One of the few City players who can hold their head somewhat high. What stood out to us was his fight, winning an impressive 11 duels. He was constantly trying to get forward and make something happen. Despite his efforts, he was part of a backline that was systematically dismantled. A solid individual effort in a collective failure.

Nico O'Reilly - 7.0: A mixed bag from the youngster. He showed his quality on the ball, grabbing an assist and boasting a 95% pass accuracy. Created three chances and looked composed in possession. Defensively, however, he was caught out by the pace of Bodø/Glimt's breaks. A good offensive showing but questions remain about his defensive awareness.

Abdukodir Khusanov - 5.0: Kept the ball well, completing 92 of 94 passes, but the stats don't tell the whole story. He looked a step off the pace all night. From our perspective, he struggled to handle the movement of the opposition forwards. He was a passenger for large parts of this game. Not a performance he'll want to remember.

Max Alleyne - 4.0: A disastrous performance. The error leading to a goal was a shocking moment at this level. He looked nervous throughout, and his positioning was questionable on several occasions. Despite seeing a lot of the ball, his crucial mistake defined his night. He'll need to bounce back quickly from this one.

Midfielders

Tijjani Reijnders - 6.0: A busy but ultimately ineffective night. He was tidy in possession and kept things ticking over in midfield, but lacked the cutting edge to break down a resolute defense. Had a few attempts on goal but never really looked like scoring. A performance that was all style and no substance.

Rodri - 2.0: A complete meltdown from the captain. To get two yellow cards in the space of a minute was inexcusable. His indiscipline stemmed from pure frustration. He completely let his team and his manager down. A performance that directly contributed to his team's humiliation.

Rico Lewis - 6.5: He tried his best to inject some urgency into City's play. Created a couple of chances and his passing was progressive. He never stopped running and trying to influence the game. However, like his midfield partners, he was overrun by the energy and intensity of the Bodø/Glimt midfield.

Forwards

Erling Haaland - 4.5: A ghost. Just 13 touches for a striker of his quality is almost unbelievable. He was completely isolated and starved of any meaningful service. Missed one big chance he would usually bury. He cut a frustrated figure all night, a bystander in his own penalty area.

Rayan Cherki - 7.5: The only bright spark for Manchester City. He scored their only goal and was the one player who consistently looked like creating something. His four key passes and direct running caused problems. It felt like he was playing a different game to his teammates. He deserved better.

Phil Foden - 5.5: A quiet game by his high standards. He drifted in and out, showing flashes of his talent, but couldn't stamp his authority on the match. Had four shots but none really threatened. Was substituted after 70 minutes, which tells its own story about his lack of impact.

Substitutes

Omar Marmoush - N/A: Came on for the last 20 minutes when the game was already lost and his team were down to ten men. Had no chance to make an impact.

Manager

Josep Guardiola - 4.0: He was completely out-coached. His team had over 70% possession but looked clueless on how to use it effectively. His high defensive line was a gift to a team built for counter-attacking football. He failed to react to the unfolding disaster, and the result is a massive wake-up call.

Bodø / Glimt Player Ratings vs Manchester City

Let's have a look at the Bodø / Glimt Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Nikita Haikin - 7.5: A commanding performance. He made four important saves to deny City any way back into the game. His handling was secure and he dealt with crosses confidently. A very reliable presence behind a well-drilled defense. He played his part in this famous victory.

Defenders

Odin Luras Bjortuft - 7.0: The captain led by example. It wasn't a flashy performance, but it was incredibly effective. He was solid, organized, and didn't put a foot wrong. A true captain's knock in a huge game for the club.

Jostein Gundersen - 8.0: A colossus at the back. We noticed he made a staggering nine clearances, throwing his body on the line repeatedly. He was dominant in the air and read the game superbly. A massive performance that was key to nullifying City's attack.

Fredrik Bjørkan - 7.0: A tireless display on the left flank. He was diligent with his defensive duties, tracking back well to help his team. He was also composed on the ball when he had it. A very disciplined and energetic performance.

Fredrik Sjøvold - 7.0: Just like his fellow fullback, he was incredibly disciplined. He made his tackles and gave City's attackers no room to operate. A solid, unsung hero of the defense who did his job to perfection.

Midfielders

Patrick Berg - 8.5: The engine of the team. From our perspective, he was absolutely everywhere. He won seven of his ten duels and made six tackles, constantly breaking up play. His energy and aggression set the tone for his team's performance. A masterful midfield display.

Jens Petter Hauge - 9.0: Our Man of the Match. What a performance. He scored a sensational goal from distance and was a creative force all night. His work rate was off the charts, winning 12 duels and tracking back relentlessly. An all-action display of the highest quality.

Sondre Fet - 7.5: A crucial cog in the midfield machine. He provided the assist for one of the goals and his intelligent movement caused City all sorts of problems. His energy was infectious before he was unfortunately forced off with an injury. A great contribution.

Håkon Evjen - 7.0: He looked lively and dangerous until his night was also cut short by injury. He was confident on the ball and linked up play intelligently in the final third. A real shame he couldn't complete the match.

Forwards

Kasper Høgh - 8.5: The first-half hero. Two goals in two minutes of ruthless, clinical finishing that blew the game wide open. His movement was too much for City's defenders to handle. He did his job perfectly and put his team on the path to a historic win.

Ole Didrik Blomberg - 8.0: Two assists speak for themselves. His delivery from wide areas was exceptional, creating two big chances for his team. He was a constant outlet on the counter-attack and his final ball was devastating. A fantastic creative performance.

Substitutes

Andreas Helmersen - N/A: Came on to help see the game out.

Sondre Auklend - N/A: Brought on late to provide fresh legs.

Ulrik Saltnes - N/A: Replaced the injured Evjen and helped maintain the team's structure.

Isak Määttä - N/A: A late substitute for the injured Fet.

Manager

K. Knutsen - 9.5: A tactical genius. His game plan was executed to absolute perfection. He knew exactly how to exploit Manchester City's weaknesses and set his team up to do so ruthlessly. A historic and fully deserved victory for the manager and his team.

Man of the Match

Jens Petter Hauge was Sportsdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Rodri was the worst performer in the Bodø / Glimt vs Manchester City UCL clash.