Saltnes seeks sweet upset as Bodo/Glimt aim for Europa final
- Bodo/Glimt face Tottenham Hotspur at Aspmyra Stadion on May 8, 2025, in the Europa League semi-final second leg in Norway's Arctic Circle.
- Tottenham leads 3-1 on aggregate after a late Saltnes goal gave Bodo/Glimt hope, following Tottenham's first-leg victory in London on May 1.
- Bodo/Glimt earned their quarter-final place by overturning Lazio in Rome on penalties and rely on coach Knutsen and performance expert Mannsverk for their resilience.
- Saltnes emphasized that since there is no pressure on them, they need to focus on playing aggressively while remaining calm and composed for the upcoming challenge.
- If Bodo/Glimt manage to overturn the two-goal deficit, they will make history as the initial Norwegian team to advance to a major European final, although they are still considered strong underdogs in this encounter.
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