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Bodø/Glimt Prepares for Europa League Semi-Final Second Leg Against Tottenham

Trailing 3-1 on aggregate, the Norwegian club hopes to leverage its artificial pitch and home advantage to overturn the deficit in Bodø.

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Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v Bodo/Glimt - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 1, 2025 Bodo/Glimt's Ulrik Saltnes scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
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Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v Bodo/Glimt - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 1, 2025 Bodo/Glimt's Ulrik Saltnes after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Overview

  • Bodø/Glimt hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Aspmyra Stadion for the Europa League semi-final second leg, aiming to recover from a 3-1 first-leg loss.
  • The Norwegian side's synthetic pitch, designed for Arctic conditions, has unsettled visiting teams, contributing to home wins over Lazio, Porto, and Besiktas this season.
  • UEFA permits artificial surfaces through the semi-finals, a rule Bodø/Glimt has used to its advantage at their 67° latitude stadium.
  • Tottenham has struggled on artificial pitches this season, including needing extra time to beat non-league Tamworth in the FA Cup on a 3G surface.
  • Despite a two-goal deficit, Bodø/Glimt draws confidence from their history of European comebacks and strong home support, with midfielder Ulrik Saltnes emphasizing their 'nothing to lose' mentality.