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Bodø/Glimt awaits Olympiacos after thrilling 3-2 win over Union SG
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Bodø/Glimt awaits Olympiacos after thrilling 3-2 win over Union SG

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bodø/Glimt secured a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Union SG to advance in the Champions League play-offs.
  • The Norwegian team will face Olympiacos in the next round, provided the Greek club overcomes its own opponent.
  • This sets up a potential rematch between Bodø/Glimt and Olympiacos, who previously met in the Europa League's round of 16.

Bodø/Glimt has dramatically advanced to the next stage of Champions League qualification, defeating Union SG 3-2 in extra time. The Norwegian side secured their victory in the 117th minute, with Helmersen scoring the decisive goal that earned them a spot in the Champions League play-offs.

Their next challenge will be against Greek club Olympiacos. However, Olympiacos must first successfully navigate their own upcoming match against Nijmegen. If Olympiacos progresses, they will face Bodø/Glimt once again, marking a recent history between the two clubs.

The two teams last met in March 2025 during the Europa League's round of 16. In that encounter, Bodø/Glimt won the first leg 3-0. Olympiacos managed a 2-1 victory in the return leg at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, but it was not enough to secure their overall progression.

Should Olympiacos eliminate Nijmegen, they will have an opportunity for a form of "revenge" against Bodø/Glimt. This time, the stakes are higher, with a place in the next round of the Champions League on the line.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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