Inter suffered a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs against Bodo/Glimt, a Norwegian team that previously defeated Manchester City and Atletico Madrid this season. The Nerazzurri will look to turn things around when the second leg takes place next week in Milan at San Siro, but this result raises serious concerns for the squad led by Cristian Chivu, especially considering their recent victory over Juventus.

Bodo/Glimt showcased their prowess in European tournaments, winning on their home turf with artificial grass, while Inter disappointed as they appeared unable to manage the game’s rhythm.

Bodø/Glimt seize control of the game and net two goals in just three minutes against Inter 🥶 pic.twitter.com/XolHgzQDsc — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) February 18, 2026

The Nerazzurri initially scored the equalizer through Francesco Pio Esposito but were unable to maintain their momentum, allowing Bodo/Glimt to net two more goals, resulting in a final score of 3-1. Inter’s performance was notably affected by the cold Norwegian weather, and captain Lautaro Martinez left the field due to a suspected muscle injury, which will be evaluated when the team returns to Italy.

Inter must adopt a more decisive attitude in their upcoming matches, especially with the looming Serie A Derby against AC Milan. To proceed in the Champions League, the Nerazzurri need a minimum two-goal victory in the second leg to force extra time or win outright by a margin of more than two goals.