At 3:00 AM on August 21st, Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt will host Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the 2024-25 Champions League play-off. Both teams are in good form, making this a crucial clash for securing a spot in the group stage.
Bodø/Glimt have played two rounds of Champions League qualifying matches, eliminating Riga FC with a 7-1 aggregate score (4-0 first leg, 3-1 second leg) and then defeating Georgios Krinis with a 5-1 aggregate score (1-0 first leg, 4-1 second leg). While they lack a prolific goalscorer, they have several players who can contribute offensively, including Høeg, Zugelj, Berg, Saltnes, and Haugen.
Bodø/Glimt are in excellent form, going unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions (6 wins and 2 draws). They have won all five of their recent home games. The club has never reached the Champions League group stage, having been eliminated in the play-off round last season. A victory would be a historical achievement for Bodø/Glimt, and their desire to make history will fuel their ambitions in this match.
Red Star Belgrade is a traditional powerhouse in the Serbian league. They have started the season strongly, winning four and drawing one of their first five league matches, topping the table with an average of 3.6 goals per game. Notably, they have scored at least four goals in each of their four victories, demonstrating their potent attacking force.
During this period, players like N’Diaye, Olainika, Hwang In-beom, and Elšnik have been particularly impressive in attack. Red Star Belgrade are regular Champions League participants, but they failed to win a single match in the group stage last season, finishing bottom of their group. They have never played Bodø/Glimt before.
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