Tottenham put on a clinic in game management to put their Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt to bed and book their place in a European final.
Bringing a 3-1 lead to the Arctic Circle, Spurs didn't allow the Norwegian underdogs to gain any early momentum, with their only real first-half opening coming from a dead-ball scenario. Patrick Berg tried to catch Guglielmo Vicario out with a swerving free-kick, but the Italian stopper was equal to it to palm over.
Ange Postecoglou's side then gave themselves clear daylight in the tie after the restart, with Dominic Solanke prodding home before Pedro Porro caught out Nikita Haikin from wide to bend into the top corner.
Spurs will now face Man United in an all-English Europa League final, with the two Premier League rivals set to lock horns over continental silverware in Bilbao on May 21.
Relive all the action from Norway below:
Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Hotspur: Latest Europa League updates
- Tottenham book place in Europa League final with 5-1 aggregate victory over Bodo/Glimt
- Spurs will face Manchester United in an all-English final in Bilbao
- 63' GOAL! Solanke pounces to put Spurs on the brink of the final [BOD 0-1 TOT]
- 69' GOAL! Porro catches Haikin out as he bends into the top corner from wide [BOD 0-2 TOT]
Report: Tottenham book Europa League final against Man Utd after impressive victory at Bodo/Glimt
Thursday 8 May 2025 23:30 , Will CastleTottenham remain on course to end their 17-year trophy drought and to win silverware in Ange Postecoglou’s second season after a 2-0 win at Bodo/Glimt sent them through to the Europa League final.
Spurs held a two-goal lead after last week’s first leg in north London, but had been warned to expect a stern examination on Bodo’s notoriously difficult artificial surface in the Arctic Circle.
A firework display welcomed both teams onto the Aspmyra Stadion pitch, but Postecoglou watched his team produce a masterful defensive display in the first half before they struck twice in the second period.
Dominic Solanke made the breakthrough after 63 minutes with his 15th goal of the season, before a cross-cum-shot from Pedro Porro six minutes later all but assured Tottenham of a place in the final in Bilbao.
Tottenham book Europa League final against Man Utd after victory at Bodo/Glimt
Solanke hoping for silverware after 'long season'
Thursday 8 May 2025 23:15 , Will Castle“It's been a long season and we're down to the business end,” Solanke said. “One more game to go and hopefully we can do it.
“We knew it was going to be very difficult, they started well. We knew we had to be disciplined."
"The fans are phenomenal, the last game at home was the same. Hopefully the fans can make it to Bilbao and we'll have another special day."
Wild celebrations in the Arctic Circle
Thursday 8 May 2025 23:00 , Will Castle
Tottenham move closer to ending their trophy drought
Thursday 8 May 2025 22:45 , Will CastleTottenham have not won a trophy in 17 years - with their last piece of silverware coming in the form of the 2008 League Cup.
They are now one game, one trip to Bilbao away from ending that drought.
Porro is ready to celebrate - even if he didn't mean his goal
Thursday 8 May 2025 22:30 , Will Castle"Very happy for the team, for the fans, it's so long from London,” Porro told TNT Sports. “The team will celebrate this.
"I have crossed for Dom [Solanke]. It's a goal and this is important. The clean sheet is the most important. Clean sheet today and we go to the final."
Tottenham overcome Arctic challenge to book place in Europa League final
Thursday 8 May 2025 22:15 , Will Castle
We're getting an all-English Europa League final!
Thursday 8 May 2025 22:03 , Will CastleSpurs will be joined by Manchester United in the Europa League final, after the Red Devils came from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford.
Two Premier League sides who have endured torrid domestic seasons will now battle it out for European silverware and Champions League qualification.
You can’t write it!
FULL-TIME! Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:55 , Will CastleTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR ARE INTO THE EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL!
Tottenham put on a clinic in game management to put their Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt to bed and book their place in a European final.
Bringing a 3-1 lead to the Arctic Circle, Spurs didn't allow the Norwegian underdogs to gain any early momentum, with their only real first-half opening coming from a dead-ball scenario. Patrick Berg tried to catch Guglielmo Vicario out with a swerving free-kick, but the Italian stopper was equal to it to palm over.
Ange Postecoglou's side then gave themselves clear daylight in the tie after the restart, with Dominic Solanke prodding home before Pedro Porro caught out Nikita Haikin from wide to bend into the top corner.
Spurs will now face Man United in an all-English Europa League final, with the two Premier League rivals set to lock horns over continental silverware in Bilbao on May 21.
NO PENALTY! Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:54 , Will Castle90+5 mins: NO PENALTY! And Bodo/Glimt have their chance for a consolation taken away.
Correct decision.
PENALTY! Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:53 , Will Castle90+3 mins: PENALTY! Sorli comes steaming through and after going down under the challenge from Porro, the ref has pointed to the spot!
Hang on - replays show Porro didn’t touch him... and the ref is going to the monitor.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:52 , Will Castle90+2 mins: Tel gets his foot stamped and is down in some discomfort. Looks like a painful one but shouldn’t be anything too serious.
Just to note - Spurs are on the verge of becoming the first team to prevent Bodo/Glimt from scoring at home this year.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:50 , Will Castle90 mins: Romero celebrates like he’s scored as he wins a goal kick for his side, chest-bumping with Porro.
THREE minutes of added time, until Spurs will be in a Europa League final.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:48 , Will Castle88 mins: Effort from distance from Sorli tests the palms of Vicario but causes no real trouble.
Tottenham have been defensively stubborn tonight.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:46 , Will Castle85 mins: Bodo/Glimt are playing for the badge now.
They’re still attacking and have just won a corner, but it comes to nothing.
The Norwegian underdogs, to their credit, have punched far above their weight throughout this tournament and have won the admiration of fans all over.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:41 , Will Castle81 mins: Bodo/Glimt try and work it through the middle as they move into the box but once again, Spurs are able to cut it out before the Norwegians can properly threaten.
This has been a really assured performance from a team who have been far from top performers this season.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:40 , Will Castle78 mins: It’s a cold, wet night in Norway, but the Tottenham fans are in full voice with the knowledge that they are all but in the Europa League final.
Bodo/Glimt have made a couple more changes - Nielsen and Auklend on for Saltnes and Moe - but I doubt that will change much in terms of the outcome.
Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:34 , Will Castle73 mins: This has been a masterclass in game management from Spurs.
They’ve all but overcome their Arctic expedition and are heading to the San Mames, where they will surely now face Man United in an all-English final, with the Red Devils having just equalised on the night against Athletic Bilbao.
That brings United’s advantage to 4-1 over the two legs.
GOAL! Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham (agg 1-5)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:29 , Will Castle69 mins: GOAL! BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO BILBAO!
Pedro Porro catches Haikin out from wide as he bends into the top corner from wide.
Did he mean it? Spurs won’t care. They’re heading to a European final.
Bodo/Glimt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-4)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:28 , Will Castle67 mins: Brennan Johnson has had to make way after picking up a problem. Sarr is on for Spurs.
Postecoglou will hope that’s nothing serious.
GOAL! Bodo/Glimt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-4)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:22 , Will Castle63 mins: SPURS LEAD IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE!
It’s a brilliant corner that’s met by a leaping Romero, who heads back into the danger area where Solanke is to prod home!
That’s a three-goal lead they now have. Surely Spurs are heading to Bilbao.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:21 , Will Castle61 mins: The first changes of the night are made.
Helmersen and Sorli enter the fray in place of Hogh and Blomberg, with Richarlison is booed off the field as Tel comes on for Spurs.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:19 , Will Castle58 mins: CHANCE! Big chance for Bodo/Glimt but big intervention from Destiny Udogie!
Bjorkan gets it down the left and delivers one towards the back post, where Hogh is waiting for a tap in.
Udogie comes across with a brilliant challenge to make sure the striker doesn’t get there first.
The flag goes up afterwards so it may not have counted anyway, but Udogie wasn’t to know that.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:16 , Will Castle56 mins: Moe gives it away sloppily as Richarlison tries to drive into the box.
The Brazilian can’t get a shot away but Van de Ven storms up to win the ball back in the attacking third, before blazing a wild cross into the stands.
He’s a top defender, but wing-play might not be for him.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:14 , Will Castle54 mins: Back-to-back corners from Spurs come to nothing, other than riling up the Bodo/Glimt fans as Pedro Porro saunters from one corner flag to another.
Spurs are happy to keep slowing this game down.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:11 , Will Castle51 mins: Good-looking cross from Hauge towards the back post where players in yellow were lining up, but Van de Ven gets there with an important touch to change the flight of the ball.
First time Bodo/Glimt have threatened since the restart.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:06 , Will Castle47 mins: Driving run from Solanke helps win Spurs a corner.
In by Porro and Solanke goes for the spectacular but ends up in a heap.
BACK UNDERWAY! Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 21:05 , Will CastleAnd we’re off again. Tottenham are 45 minutes away from a European final.
The neutral will be hoping for more action in the second half. Spurs, meanwhile, will be very happy for this to continue being a slow burner.
HALF-TIME! Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:54 , Will CastleThe Norwegian royals are in attendance!
HALF-TIME! Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:51 , Will Castle
HALF-TIME! Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:49 , Will CastleNo damage done for Tottenham so far as they go into the break with their 3-1 lead still in tact.
Little to speak of in proper chances other than free-kicks, but Spurs will be more than happy with that.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:48 , Will Castle45+1 mins: The corner falls to Bissouma who blazes over the bar.
That will be that for the first half.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:47 , Will Castle45 mins: Haikin gifts Spurs a corner on the stroke of half-time.
With just ONE minute added on, this would a great time to score.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:43 , Will Castle41 mins: Berg catches Vicario off his line and goes for goes from halfway.
He doesn’t get the distance or direction right, but it was safe to say Vicario looked a bit lost for a second there.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:42 , Will Castle39 mins: Udogie launches a deep free-kick towards Solanke in the box, but it’s just too high for him.
As he lands, he appears to pull up with an injury, but he walks it off and looks alright.
Elsewhere is the Europa League, Man United are 1-0 down to Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford. That reduces United’s advantage to 3-1.
Surely they can’t blow that, right?
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:39 , Will Castle37 mins: Bodo/Glimt are growing into this game more and more. They’re getting down the left flank and trying to cause some damage.
Spurs started with a really strong press but that’s begun to wane.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:38 , Will Castle36 mins: A half-chance for Bodo/Glimt as a delivery is whipped in towards the head of Hogh, who leaps higher than his man and connects.
However, it’s just a tad too high for him to get proper control of the header and it goes wide.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:35 , Will Castle34 mins: Late challenge from Brennan Johnson earns him a yellow card.
The referee is not letting anything go at the moment.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:33 , Will Castle31 mins: SAVE! It’s a great effort by Berg who instead of crossing, whips it towards the far post.
Vicario flaps a hand and is equal to it, pushing over for a corner.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:32 , Will Castle30 mins: Nice bit of pressure here for Bodo/Glimt as they play it around the Tottenham area before Udogie concedes a free-kick on the edge of the box.
Berg stands over it...
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:29 , Will Castle27 mins: Hogh commits a challenge deemed to be a foul by the ref, then throws away the ball in frustration.
He is booked for his reaction.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:28 , Will Castle26 mins: Van de Ven outmuscles Blomberg down the left and robs him of the ball, giving him a run on goal.
However, the referee deems the challenge as an illegal one and calls a foul.
I’m not so sure about that - Blomberg was left off there.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:24 , Will Castle23 mins: SAVE! Porro gets it over the wall but doesn’t quite have the curl, allowing Haikin to get across and parry over the bar.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:24 , Will Castle22 mins: Solanke does really well there to snatch possession in Bodo/Glimt’s half before winning a free-kick in a dangerous position.
With no Maddison, Porro is readying himself to shoot...
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:22 , Will Castle20 mins: Spurs are managing this game well so far.
They’re forcing Bodo/Glimt to go long and whenever they do, the pace of Van de Ven is too much to beat.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:18 , Will Castle16 mins: SAVE! It’s Udogie again who’s at the heart of Tottenham’s break as he darts into the box before firing a ball across.
Haikin gets down to save and smuggle away, as it would have likely been a tap in for a Tottenham shirt.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:15 , Will Castle13 mins: Udogie earns Tottenham’s corner of the night. It’s whipped in and meets a Spurs head in Van de Ven, but he can only flick it beyond the rest of the pack and well wide.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:13 , Will Castle11 mins: Hogh tries to latch on to a dinked ball down the middle but Van de Ven leaps high to ensure nothing gets through.
Up the other end, Kulusevski pinches it and plays Udogie into space, but his low delivery is cut out and runs through to the keeper.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:10 , Will Castle7 mins: Bodo/Glimt whip in a corner which skids off the artificial towards Blomberg at the back post, who controls and volleys into the side-netting.
The hosts are beginning to knock at the door.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:09 , Will Castle5 mins: First time Bodo/Glimt have been able to get out as Berg chases a ball in behind, but there's far too much on it as it races through to Vicario.
Boos rain down on the Italian as he holds on to the ball for what felt like an eternity, to the home fans at least.
Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham (agg 1-3)
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:05 , Will Castle2 mins: CHANCE! First opening of the evening for Spurs.
They get the ball across to Richarlison in the box who can bring it down and let fly towards goal. Important block by a Bodo body.
Early warning signs for the hosts.
KICK-OFF! Bodo/Glimt 0-0 Tottenham
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:02 , Will CastleAND WE ARE UNDERWAY!
Here come the teams...
Thursday 8 May 2025 20:00 , Will CastleBoth sets of players are lining up on the artificial grass as the Europa League anthem bellows.
This is a miserable night, weather-wise. Wet, windy and grey. Dream conditions for Bodo.
Kick-off next.
Closing in on kick-off
Thursday 8 May 2025 19:49 , Will CastleJust 10 minutes until we get underway in Bodo.
Spurs are in the driving seat but will need to withstand the unique Bodo/Glimt will pose.
Despite a dismal domestic season, Ange Postecglou’s side could be just 90 minutes from a European final.
We’ll have all the play-by-play action from Norway, next.
Just how cold is it in Bodo?
Thursday 8 May 2025 19:56 , Will CastleA lot has been made of the “Arctic Circle” challenge that awaits Tottenham. But just how cold is out in Norway?
Well, it’s only 7°C - a good 10°C or so less than London, but nothing that should inflict frostbite.
Nevertheless, in such an open stadium, they will be more exposed to the elements than usual. And it’s absolutely tipping it down.
Uefa confirm Europa League final stance if Manchester United play Tottenham
Thursday 8 May 2025 19:30 , Will CastleThe Europa League final in Bilbao will not be moved if Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur on May 21.
Both teams are in a strong position to contend for the trophy after winning the first legs of their semi-finals on Thursday night, with United beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 away from home and Tottenham earning a 3-1 advantage over Bodo/Glimt ahead of next week’s return leg in Norway.
An all-English final would give two of the Premier League’s underperforming teams a chance to save their seasons and gain direct access to next year’s Champions League. United are in 14th place in the Premier League and Tottenham, who have not won a trophy since 2008, are 16th.
Uefa confirm Europa League final stance if Manchester United play Tottenham
Tottenham place a scarf in every away seat
Thursday 8 May 2025 19:20 , Will CastleWe bring the scarves. You bring the noise. pic.twitter.com/gRCibQ7zXF
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2025
The place to be tonight 📍 pic.twitter.com/nniW5tzTxP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2025
Tottenham bracing for challenge of Bodo/Glimt’s artificial pitch
Thursday 8 May 2025 19:10 , Will CastleOn top of the cold conditions in the Arctic Circle, Spurs will face the challenge of playing on an unfamiliar surface as they take to the Aspmyra Stadion’s 3G pitch.
The artificial nature of the ground may be a reason behind Bodo/Glimt’s formidable home record in Europe, something Spurs will undoubtedly be wary of.
However, Dejan Kulusevski - who played on such surfaces during his time in Sweden - believes Spurs can deal with the different pitch.
“It is different football (on an artificial pitch), it is a different pitch, but in life, you have to do what you have to do to find a way to win and we have got to do that,” he said.
How to get to Bilbao for the Europa League final – without spending a fortune on flights
Thursday 8 May 2025 19:00 , Will CastleBilbao is likely to be full of English football fans on Wednesday 21 May. Northern Spain’s largest city is hosting the Europa League final.
Many Spurs and Man United fans have already booked flights to Bilbao on the assumption their team will be playing in the final in the San Mames Stadium at 8pm on 21 May.
Fares have surged, even though easyJet has laid on extra flights from London Gatwick and Manchester.
It is likely that a limited number of additional flights will be laid on by budget airlines. But there are many other ways to reach Bilbao.
How to get to Bilbao for the Europa League final without paying a fortune for flights
Dominic Solanke returns for Spurs
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:52 , Will CastleThe big news in the line-ups is that Dominic Solanke is back and fit to start for Spurs after coming off injured in the first leg.
He takes his place up top, surrounded by attacking reinforcements in Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison.
Line-ups CONFIRMED!
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:49 , Will CastleBodo/Glimt XI: Haikin; Sjovold, Moe, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur; Johnson, Kulusevski, Richarlison; Solanke.
Flere endringer på Glimts lag 💪 Slik ser de helgule ut fra start pic.twitter.com/k1eXljqT66
— FK Bodø/Glimt | Seriemester 2024 🏆 (@Glimt) May 8, 2025
How we line up in Bodø 🫡 pic.twitter.com/jm4WH9hTt2
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2025
Just how cold is it in Bodo?
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:45 , Will CastleA lot has been made of the “Arctic Circle” challenge that awaits Tottenham. But just how cold is out in Norway?
Well, it’s only 7°C - a good 10°C or so less than London, but nothing that should inflict frostbite.
Nevertheless, in such an open stadium, they will be more exposed to the elements than usual. And it’s absolutely tipping it down.
Team news expected imminently
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:30 , Will CastleWith team news set to be confirmed in the next few minutes, here is a reminder of what we already know:
Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen and Andreas Helmersen should all be back in action for Bodo/Glimt after serving suspensions in the first leg. Daniel Bassi remains absent.
James Maddison appears likely to miss the remainder of the season for Tottenham, a major blow with Lucas Bergvall also out. Heung Min Son is a doubt as he nears a return from injury.
Bodo/Glimt's route through the knockouts
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:25 , Will CastleAfter finishing just outside the top eight in the league phase - placing ninth, only behind Rangers on goal difference - Bodo/Glimt have had to play an extra tie to Tottenham in their route to the Europa League semi-final:
Knockout phase play-off
FC Twente 2-1 Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt 5-2 FC Twente (agg 6-4)
Round of 16
Bodo/Glimt 3-0 Olympiacos
Olympiacos 2-1 (agg 2-4)
Quarter-final
Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Lazio
Lazio 3-1 Bodo/Glimt (agg 3-3, Bodo/Glimt won 3-2 on penalties)
Tottenham's route through the knockouts
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:15 , Will CastleAfter finishing fourth in the league phase, here is the route Tottenham have taken to the Europa League semi-final:
Round of 16
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Tottenham
Tottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (agg 3-2)
Quarter-final
Tottenham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-2)
Who will win the Europa League? Have your say!
Thursday 8 May 2025 18:00 , Will CastleFour teams are just one match away from the Europa League final — but who will go on to lift the trophy in Bilbao?
Vote in the poll below and have your say!
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Who will win the Europa League? Vote as Spurs and Man Utd vie for spot in the final
Bodo/Glimt fan trades five kilos of fish for ticket to Tottenham semi-final
Thursday 8 May 2025 17:45 , Will CastleHow about this!
A Norwegian bartered five kilos of semi-dried fish for a ticket to Thursday’s semi-final clash between Bodo/Glimt and Tottenham Hotspur in the Arctic Circle.
Some 50,000 fans were vying for just 480 tickets to the second leg of Bodo/Glimt’s Europa League semi-final.
After missing out, Torbjorn Eide, a production manager at a fish farm in Senja, offered five kilos of boknafisk, a Norwegian delicacy worth nearly 2,500 Norwegian krone (£182), in exchange for a ticket.
Bodo/Glimt fan trades five kilos of fish for ticket to Tottenham semi-final
Aston Villa ‘not happy’ as Tottenham fixture moved
Thursday 8 May 2025 17:30 , Will CastleAston Villa bosses insist they are "not happy" about their Premier League match against Tottenham being brought forward two days to assist the Londoners' preparations for a potential Europa League final appearance.
Villa's director of football operations Damian Vidagany said his club had reluctantly accepted the change, and hoped the "clear prejudice" against Villa in this decision would be remembered should they need assistance with fixture scheduling due to European football next season.
"Fixture changed and honestly, not happy," he wrote on X.
"But it could be even worst (sic). We really pushed - everyone in the club at different levels - with solid and fair grounds to protect our fans ( our main task and duty) and keep the Spurs match on Sunday. Nothing against Spurs."
Tottenham’s match against Aston Villa moved ahead of Europa League final
Thursday 8 May 2025 17:15 , Will CastleTottenham Hotspur’s Premier League match against Aston Villa has been moved forward by two days ahead of Spurs’ potential participation in this season’s Europa League final.
The match has been moved to aid Spurs’ potential preparations and recovery ahead of the final, with the Lilywhites now travelling to Villa Park on the evening of Friday, 16 May, having originally been scheduled to face Villa on Sunday, 18 May at 2.15pm.
The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday, 21 May, and Spurs are currently well-placed to earn a spot in Bilbao, having beaten Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg of their semi-final.
Tottenham’s match against Aston Villa moved ahead of Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou hits back at Arsene Wenger in debate over Champions League spot
Thursday 8 May 2025 17:00 , Will CastleAnge Postecoglou has laughed off criticism from Arsene Wenger about Tottenham potentially qualifying for next season's Champions League and joked the club does "crazy things" to people.
"Well, I mean that's a debate that's been raging for years, like at least the last eight days," Postecoglou smiled. "I've never heard that before. I've said it before, mate, Spurs does crazy things to people. It does, it does.
"You put that club into any sentence or any issue and invariably they all come out and try and diminish as much as they can.
"Why wasn't there an issue before and it's an issue now? What's the difference? I don't understand what the difference is.
"Last year, fifth didn't get you into the Champions League, this year it does. What does that mean?
"There are competition rules and the rules say that the winner goes into (Champions League) and it's not the first year.
"And there isn't an asterisk against it that you have to do something else as well, but it's Spurs, mate, they love it. They love it.”
Ange Postecoglou hits back at Arsene Wenger in debate over Champions League spot
James Maddison out for the season with potential Europa League final looming
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:45 , Will CastleNow this is a big blow.
James Maddison will be out for the rest of Tottenham’s season with a knee injury, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.
Maddison was forced off in last week’s 3-1 Europa League semi-final first-leg win against Bodo/Glimt, a result that put Spurs on the brink of a European final later this month.
However, should Postecoglou’s side pass this week’s test in the Arctic and book their place in Bilbao, Maddison will play no part in the final showcase after scans revealed he is facing an extended period on the sidelines.
James Maddison out for the season with potential Europa League final looming
Odds for the clash
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:30 , Will CastleBodo/Glimt to progress 8/1
Tottenham to progress 1/9
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Predicted line-ups
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:25 , Will CastleBodo/Glimt XI: Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Gundersen, Bjork; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Maatta, Hogh, Blomberg.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur; Johnson, Kulusevski, Richarlison; Solanke.
What is the Tottenham team news?
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:20 , Will CastleJames Maddison appears likely to miss the remainder of the season for Tottenham, a major blow with Lucas Bergvall also out.
Heung Min Son is a doubt as he nears a return from injury.
What is the Bodo/Glimt team news?
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:15 , Will CastlePatrick Berg, Hakon Evjen and Andreas Helmersen should all be back in action for Bodo/Glimt after serving suspensions in the first leg.
Meanwhile, Daniel Bassi remains absent.
Is Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:05 , Will CastleThe Europa League semi-final second leg is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday 8 May at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 7pm BST. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham LIVE
Thursday 8 May 2025 16:00 , Will CastleGood afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Tottenham’s Europa League semi-final second leg with Bodo/Glimt.
Spurs take a 3-1 advantage to the Arctic but will need to withstand the harsh, unorthodox conditions to book their place in the Europa League final.
The Norwegian club are bidding to be the first from the nation to reach a European final and set up a meeting with either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao.
Stay tuned for all the build-up and team news ahead of tonight’s clash.
Next stop: Bilbao!
Thursday 8 May 2025 23:42 , Will CastleOne more game to go!
It’ll be Tottenham vs Manchester United for Europa League glory, Champions League qualification and season salvation.
May 21, in Bilbao. We’ll see you then!
