Inter exited the UEFA Champions League play-off following a 2-1 loss at San Siro on Feb 24, 2026, completing a 5-2 aggregate defeat to Bodo/Glimt. The return-leg goals came from Jens Petter Hauge and Hakon/Haakon Evjen; Alessandro Bastoni scored for Inter in the 70th minute.
Match sequence and decisive moments
Bodo/Glimt had opened the tie with a 3-1 victory at Aspmyra Stadion on Feb 18, 2026, leaving Inter needing a three-goal turnaround in Milan. During the second match Inter registered heavy attacking output early: in the first 60 minutes they had 23 shots, 10 corners and 45 attacking moves compared with Bodo/Glimt’s seven.
Squad issues and tactical questions
Inter faced notable absences and fitness limits: Lautaro Martinez was injured in the first leg, Hakan Calhanoglu was unavailable for both fixtures, and Denzel Dumfries featured for about 10 minutes in the return match. Despite finishing with 33 shots and six on target, Inter could not break down Bodo/Glimt’s low block; the visitors had seven shots and five on target overall.
Selection choices have been questioned, including reported decisions to rest Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco for a Serie A game. Reports have also suggested a dip in Nicolo Barella’s goal output year on year; those assessments are reported rather than established facts. Some commentary has pointed to the artificial pitch and sub-zero temperatures in Norway as a possible factor for the first-leg result, described in reports as uncertain.
Elimination leaves the club in a transitional position, with fitness, form and tactical approach among the matters to be addressed in coming fixtures.
