Tottenham Faces Tough Test Against Bodo/Glimt in Europa League Semifinals

Bodø, Norway – Tottenham Hotspur hopes to secure a place in the Europa League final as they face Bodø/Glimt in the second leg of the semifinals on May 8, 2025. Tottenham carries a 3-1 advantage from their first match at home, but cold temperatures and an artificial pitch present challenges.

Bodø/Glimt has a reputation for making their home ground, Aspmyra Stadion, a tough venue for visiting teams. They have only lost once in this competition at home and recently defeated Lazio, Olympiakos, and Porto on their journey in the tournament.

“We have an advantage here because it is not the most fantastic place to play,” Bodø/Glimt defender Jostein Gundersen told BBC World Service, highlighting the difficulties posed by the weather and pitch conditions.

Tottenham’s players will have to adapt to the quick ball movement on the artificial turf, which is a different experience from traditional grass pitches. Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski acknowledged the challenge, stating, “It is a different pitch, but in life, you have to do what you have to do to find a way to win.”

Weather forecasts predict a more manageable temperature of around 5 degrees Celsius for the match, which is a stark contrast to previous encounters where teams have battled sub-zero conditions. Despite the favorable weather, Tottenham still faces the challenge of Bodø/Glimt’s momentum and home-field advantage.

Cautious optimism surrounds Spurs as they aim to navigate through the icy northern town and avoid the fate of teams like Roma and Celtic, who struggled against Bodø in the past. However, Tottenham’s experience may prove beneficial.

As they prepare for the match, Spurs are looking to build on their first-leg victory while Bodø/Glimt is aiming to overcome the two-goal deficit to make history in this season’s Europa League.