Inter Milan host Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play‑offs on Tuesday, needing to overturn a 3-1 deficit from Norway last week.
The winners over two legs will secure a place in the last-16, and a meeting with either Manchester City or Sporting CP.
with the Nerazzurri banking on their formidable home form to overturn a two‑goal deficit, while Bodo/Glimt arrive in Milan riding a wave of giant‑killings against City and Atletico Madrid in Europe.
Inter Milan vs FK Bodo/Glimt – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 24th February
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: San Siro, Milan
- Referee: Alejandro Hernández
- VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande
- Last meeting: Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League, 18th February 2026
Inter Milan team news
Inter are without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martínez, who suffered a left calf muscle strain during the first leg in Bodo and has been ruled out for several weeks, with Italian reports suggesting he is targeting a return in early March.
Hakan Calhanoglu has recovered from his recent injury and is available again, but he is likely to start on the bench, with Piotr Zielinski expected to continue as the deep‑lying playmaker after impressing in Calhanoglu’s absence.
Right wing‑back Denzel Dumfries has been included in the matchday squad for the first time in over three months after recovering from ankle surgery, he might be eased back with Luis Henrique likely to keep his place at wing‑back from the start.
Bodo/Glimt team news
Bodo/Glimt come into the second leg with a clean bill of health and a full squad to choose from, with no major injuries or suspensions for Kjetil Knutsen’s side.
The front three of Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Høgh and Ole Blomberg are expected to be retained after all three were heavily involved across a remarkable run of Champions League performances, including the 3-1 win over Inter in the first leg and statement victories over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the league phase.
Knutsen has publicly brushed off Inter’s complaints about the artificial surface in Norway and the narrative around the pitch, saying “we must only focus on what we can control” and pointing out that his team are “not used to the San Siro turf either”, underlining Bodo/Glimt’s determination to stay humble but brave in their approach.
Form
Inter Milan
Inter’s last five competitive matches across all competitions show four wins and one defeat: a 2-0 away victory at Lecce in Serie A, the 3-1 loss in Bodo, a dramatic 3-2 home win over Juventus, a 5-0 thrashing of Sassuolo away and a 2-1 win against Torino. Inter are comfortably sitting at the top of the Serie A points table with a 10-point lead over AC Milan, but they will be eager to overturn a shocking deficit of two goals against Bodo/Glimt to progress further in the Champions League.
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt’s recent European run has been outstanding, with their last five matches in all competitions including a 3-1 win over Inter, a 2-1 away victory at Atletico Madrid, a 3-1 home success against Manchester City and convincing friendly wins over Diosgyori VTK and Groningen, leaving them unbeaten and brimming with confidence.
Predicted lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge
How to watch Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt?
In the UK, Inter Milan vs Bodo/Glimt will be shown live on TNT Sports 1.
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