Inter Milan eliminated by Bodø/Glimt, now eyes Serie A and Coppa Italia

Inter Milan’s Champions League dream ends as Bodø/Glimt shock San Siro

Inter Milan lost again at San Siro against Bodø/Glimt and are now out of the Champions League. The team will have to redirect its focus toward the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia.

“Congratulations to Bodø, who won on the true grass of San Siro. The Norwegians are not only strong on their artificial turf. In Milan, they defended for a full half with a low block, quite ‘Italian’ in style, and withstood many of Inter Milan’s physical challenges. In the second half, Inter Milan hurt themselves with a shocking mistake by Manuel Akanji, perhaps dazed by a head knock received minutes earlier. 

Following the disastrous back pass from the Swiss defender, former AC Milan player Hauge scored the 0-1 goal, effectively ending the qualification question. 

Subsequent goals by Jørgen Evjen and Bastoni were just statistics,” analyzes La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908.

Akanji’s error and finishing woes seal the Nerazzurri’s fate

“People talk about embarrassment, but if Bodø is as strong as portrayed, Inter Milan cannot really be blamed for a disgrace. 

The truth lies somewhere in between. Across both legs, Inter Milan paid the price for serious finishing errors. 

Almost all offensive metrics from yesterday’s match favored the Nerazzurri. For instance, Chivu’s team had 26 shots from inside the area, Bodø only 4. 

The difference came down to conversion rate: 4% for Inter Milan versus 29% for Bodø. That statistic alone recalls certain Italian teams’ historical wins, but clearly Bodø is strong and well-organized.

Stats show Inter Milan dominated possession but lacked composure

Inter Milan maintained a very high defensive line at 59.1 meters, while Bodø stayed at just 40.8 meters. 

Nearly 20 meters of ‘altitude’ difference wasn’t enough even to draw. Inter Milan lacked speed—some attacking moves started and ended slowly—and composure in front of goal, with too many rushed or inaccurate shots. 

Luck also played a role, like Akanji’s post on the 0-1. That goal would have changed little at that point, but over 180 minutes, Inter Milan hit the woodwork three times, including the two in Norway from Matteo Darmian and Lautaro Martínez.

Inter Milan are out, and Bodø advance to the Round of 16. Chivu is left with the Coppa Italia, a secondary trophy, and the Serie A title, the main target which now cannot be missed—failure there would be considered a technical failure,” emphasizes Gazzetta.

Focus now shifts to Serie A title and Coppa Italia success

With Europe behind them, Inter Milan must channel energy toward domestic glory. The team’s resilience will be tested in the league and the cup, as the season’s ultimate judgment looms on Italian soil.