Bodø/Glimt achieved a remarkable feat by advancing to the Champions League knockout stages, having defeated last year's finalist two times in a row, with an aggregate score of 5-2. This performance has generated excitement and disbelief among fans and analysts alike, with nearly 70,000 spectators at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium left in silence after the win. The achievement has been hailed as potentially the greatest performance by a Norwegian club in the history of football.

After the match, Håkon Evjen, a key player for Glimt, expressed his astonishment at the moment, stating that it felt surreal and exciting to be part of such a historic win. Coaches and players are now optimistic about facing either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon in the next round of the competition. Experts have already begun to debate the significance of this victory, suggesting that it firmly places Glimt's accomplishment at the top of Norwegian football achievements.

Ståle Solbakken, the national team coach, echoed these sentiments by classifying the victory as the greatest ever by a Norwegian club, expressing that further discussions are futile. This victory not only enhances Bodø/Glimt's profile in European football but also elevates the overall standing of Norwegian football on the international stage, bringing a sense of pride to fans and supporters across Norway.