Amid a turbulent domestic season, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves within touching distance of European glory as they prepare to host Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final.
Despite their struggles in the Premier League—where they languish in 15th place after suffering f5 defeats in their last 6 matches—Spurs still have a chance to end the season with silverware. Their most recent league outing, a crushing 5-1 loss to Liverpool, not only deepened their woes but also saw Liverpool lift the Premier League title for a record 20th time.
Tottenham’s journey in Europe has been a contrasting tale. They finished 4th in the Europa League league phase but battled their way through the knockout stages, notably eliminating Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals. Their Norwegian visitors, Bodo/Glimt, have defied all odds. Finishing 9th in the league phase, Glimt shocked many by knocking out top-ranked Lazio to secure a historic semi-final spot.
Remarkably, this will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the tie.
Injuries & Suspensions:
Tottenham Hotspur: Son Heung-min, Radu Drăgușin
Bodo/Glimt: Danel Bassi
With only the Europa League left to save their season, Spurs will be desperate to capitalize on home advantage and take a step closer to lifting a major trophy.
