Napoli edge Bodo/Glimt 4-3 in a high-scoring Champions League clash.

The UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter between Napoli and Bodo/Glimt unfolded at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Napoli on 20 October 2026. Both sides entered the match intent on securing three points, and the atmosphere was electric as the home crowd awaited the first-minute kickoff.

How it unfolded

The opening minute saw Napoli take the lead when Matteo Politano struck with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, finishing a Leonardo Spinazzola cross to the high centre of the net. The early goal set the tone for an attacking contest.

Bodo/Glimt responded in the 27th minute as Jens Petter Hauge, assisted by Sondre Brunstad Fet, fired a right-footed strike from the left side of the area into the bottom right corner, restoring parity at 1-1.

Napoli regained the advantage before the break when Scott McTominay, supplied by a Kevin De Bruyne through ball, slotted a right-footed effort from the left side of the box into the high centre of the goal in the 41st minute, putting Napoli 2-1 up.

The second half began with a booking for Napoli’s Frank Anguissa in the 48th minute for a bad foul. Ten minutes later, Noa Lang received a yellow card for a similar infringement.

Bodo/Glimt levelled again in the 62nd minute when Andreas Helmersen, assisted once more by Sondre Brunstad Fet, netted a left-footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner, making it 2-2.

Napoli struck back in the 75th minute as Scott McTominay headed home from the centre of the box, this time assisted by Matteo Politano’s cross, restoring the home side’s lead at 3-2.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo was booked for a bad foul in the 86th minute, his third yellow of the match for Napoli.

The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute when Odin Bjørtuft of Bodo/Glimt inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, extending Napoli’s lead to 4-2.

In stoppage time, Bodo/Glimt fought back: Sondre Brunstad Fet headed a corner from very close range into the bottom left corner in the 90+4 minute, reducing the deficit to 4-3 but unable to find an equaliser before the final whistle.

Standout performers

  • Scott McTominay (Napoli) – Scored twice, first from open play (41') and later a header (75'), proving pivotal in the home side’s attacking output.
  • Sondre Brunstad Fet (Bodo/Glimt) – Provided the assists for both Jens Petter Hauge (27') and Andreas Helmersen (62'), and added a late goal (90+4'), showcasing his influence throughout the match.
  • Matteo Politano (Napoli) – Opened the scoring (1') and later supplied the cross for McTominay’s second goal, contributing both a goal and an assist.

Match facts

  • Final score: Napoli 4-3 Bodo/Glimt
  • Scorers:
    • Napoli – Matteo Politano (1'), Scott McTominay (41', 75'), own goal (Odin Bjørtuft, 88')
    • Bodo/Glimt – Jens Petter Hauge (27'), Andreas Helmersen (62'), Sondre Brunstad Fet (90+4')
  • Bookings:
    • Frank Anguissa (Napoli) – 48'
    • Noa Lang (Napoli) – 58'
    • Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli) – 86'
  • Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli

What it means

Napoli’s 4-3 victory secures three points in the Champions League league phase, reinforcing their position in the competition, while Bodo/Glimt gain a valuable away goal but fall short of the win, leaving them needing to recover in their upcoming fixtures.