Norway have TWO TEAMS in the Champions League! Here's All You Need To Know!

Norway has two clubs in the Champions League—and both begin their campaigns against German opposition. Viking travel to Stuttgart for their first match in the competition’s main stage, while Bodø/Glimt face Bayern München after another extraordinary European campaign. Markus and Jan Fjørtoft look at how Viking returned to the top of Norwegian football, the unusual partnership between joint head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, and the importance of captain Zlatko Tripić. We also discuss the arrival of Erik Botheim, the departure of Edvin Austbø to West Ham and how Viking are attempting to balance European ambition with the financial realities of Norwegian football. Bodø/Glimt’s progress is no longer a short-term surprise. After reaching the Europa League semi-finals in 2024/25 and the Champions League last 16 last season, Kjetil Knutsen’s side now begin another campaign at the Allianz Arena. We examine the structure, playing identity and continuity that have allowed a club from above the Arctic Circle to compete consistently in Europe. Can either Norwegian club cause an upset against Bayern or Stuttgart? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more English-language news, analysis, and interviews from across German and Scandinavian football. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📲 Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews! 🎧 Watch The Fussball Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefussballchannel Follow us on social media: 📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft 📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft