Man City visit Bodø/Glimt to secure top-eight spot
Champions League Spotlight: Man City Travel to Bodø/Glimt Looking to Strengthen Place in Top Eight
Man City visit Bodø/Glimt to secure top-eight spot
After a disappointing weekend for Manchester City in domestic football, the Premier League champions have swiftly refocused on their European ambitions. On Tuesday evening, Pep Guardiola ’s side travel to the Aspmyra Stadion to face Bodø/Glimt in their penultimate 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league‑phase match, determined to consolidate a top‑eight position and avoid the knockout play‑offs. Champions League Format & Stakes In the latest Champions League format, teams play eight different opponents across the league phase , with standings across all 36 clubs determining progression: Top 8 teams qualify automatically for the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9–24 enter a two‑-legged play‑off for last‑16 spots. Placements 25–36 are eliminated. City currently sit fourth in the standings with 13 points after six matches , well placed after notable wins — including away success at Real Madrid — and only one defeat in the competition so far. A positive result in Norway would significantly strengthen …