Slavia Prague and Bodø/Glimt play out thrilling 2-2 draw

Slavia Prague and Bodø/Glimt played out a high-octane 2-2 draw in the Czech capital — a match packed with drama, missed penalties, and stunning goals.

For Bodø/Glimt, this was a night to remember. Making their debut in the main rounds of the Champions League, the Norwegian side marked several milestones: first penalty miss, first goal at this level, and a hard-fought first comeback draw away from home.

The hosts came out flying in front of a packed crowd in Prague. Although the visitors could have taken the lead in the 12th minute after a defensive blunder from Mbodji gifted Hugo Vetlesen a golden chance, it was Staněk who came to the rescue with a brilliant save.

Mbodji quickly made amends. On 27 minutes, the Senegalese full-back burst forward and converted a low cross from Provod, slotting home the opener in style — 1-0 to Slavia.

Just before the break, the Czech side hoped for a penalty after a handball shout, but the referee ruled out any chance of VAR intervention due to an earlier foul in the build-up.

Bodø/Glimt were handed a golden opportunity early in the second half after Mbodji was adjudged to have fouled inside the box. However, Staněk once again proved heroic, denying Högh from the spot with a superb save.

The match seemed to tilt heavily in Slavia’s favour in the 74th minute, as Mbodji once again connected with Douděra in a near-identical move to score his second of the night. It was turning into a dream performance — until he was subbed off just minutes later.

And then, the magic faded. Bodø/Glimt pulled one back quickly, and as Slavia pushed forward recklessly in the final minutes, they left themselves exposed. On the 90th minute, the visitors stunned the home crowd with a breathtaking counter-attack, finished off by a wonder strike from Fet — 2-2.

Still, there was late drama to come. Slavia nearly stole all three points in stoppage time when Ivan Schranz found himself clean through on goal. But on a night full of near-misses and “what ifs,” it was not to be.

2025-26 UEFA Champions League

Slavia Praha - Bodø/Glimt 2:2 (1:0)
Goals: Mbodji, 23 (1:0); Mbodji, 74 (2:0); Bassi, 78 (2:1); Fet S., 90 (2:2)

Slavia Praha: Stanek; Mbodji (Hashioka, 77); Holeš (Chaloupek, 18); Zima D.; Douděra; Zafeiris; Sadilek M. (Saracevic, 98); Provod; Oscar; Kušej (Schranz, 98); Chorý (Chytil, 77)
Substitution: Chaloupek (from 18); Hashioka (from 77); Chytil (from 77); Saracevic (from 98); Schranz (from 98)
Bench: Markovič J.; Vlček; Moses D.; Sanyang; Prekop; Toula
Yellow Cards: Mbodji 70; Chytil 99

Bodø/Glimt: Haikin; Bjørtuft; Gundersen J. (Riisnæs, 65); Aleesami (Nielsen V., 85); Sjövold; Berg P.; Hauge; Evjen; Jorgensen Mat. (Bassi, 46); Auklend (Fet S., 74); Högh K. (Helmersen, 74)
Substitution: Bassi (from 46); Riisnæs (from 65); Fet S. (from 74); Helmersen (from 74); Nielsen V. (from 85)
Bench: Lund Ju.; Brøndbo; Määttä; Moe; Klynge; Hansen M. B.
Yellow Cards: Bjørtuft 45; Aleesami 79; Berg P. 85