Inter Milan must overturn a two-goal deficit on Tuesday against Bodø/Glimt champions league playoffs If only to avoid becoming the latest giant to be cut down by a small Norwegian team.
Bodo/Glimt They lead 3-1 after the first leg and have their sights set on the round of 16.
Inter, who have lost to finalists in two of the past three seasons, will play the second leg at home but are in danger of suffering one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history.
“We should have done better. It’s very disappointing,” Inter coach Cristian Chivu said. “But we’ve reset, so now we’re interested in our approach and confidence and knowing that we’re the best versions of ourselves and that we can turn it around.”
Bodø/Glimt won the first leg in Norway last week and went on to win. Consecutive wins against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid At the end of the league phase.
“We feel we can compete with most teams, but at the same time we have nothing to lose,” said Bodø/Glimt midfielder Patrick Berg.
Atlético still have work to do after drawing 3-3 with Club Brugge.
Newcastle look set to advance to the next round with a 6-1 win against Qarabag, while Bayer Leverkusen are in control against Olympiacos after winning the first leg 2-0.
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