Story bySTEVE DOUGLASTue, January 20, 2026 at 8:48 PM UTC·1 min readSome things to know about Bodø/Glimt, the tiny Norwegian club that beat Manchester City on Tuesday in one of the most surprising results in Champions League history:Long way northBodø/Glimt's 8,000-capacity Aspmyra stadium is located north of the Arctic Circle and farther north than soccer’s top club competition has ever been. It is close to the city center, which is a short walk from Bodø's airport. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPlast ic pitchBodø/Glimt plays on an artificial field, which is criticized by some for the way the ball rolls and bounces in comparison to grass. UEFA allows approved artificial pitches to be used up to and including the semifinals of its competitions. Capital of CultureIn 2024, Bodø was named the northernmost European Capital of Culture in the award's history. Weather watchBodø has less than an hour of sunlight during its shortest days, meaning players take supplements to combat a lack of sunlight.