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According to a report by BBC Sport on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Napoli claimed a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League encounter at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The Italian side made an immediate impact, taking the lead in the opening minute through Matteo Politano. The winger finished with his left foot after being set up by Leonardo Spinazzola, giving Napoli an early advantage and putting the visitors on the back foot.
Bodø/Glimt responded positively despite conceding so early, gradually finding their rhythm and creating opportunities to get back into the game. Their persistence paid off in the 27th minute when Jens Petter Hauge scored from Sondre Brunstad Fet’s assist to restore parity.
Napoli continued to push forward and regained the lead shortly before half-time. Scott McTominay found the net in the 41st minute after receiving a pass from Kevin De Bruyne, allowing the hosts to head into the interval with a narrow advantage.
The visitors remained determined after the restart and once again drew level in the 62nd minute. Andreas Helmersen finished with his left foot following another assist from Brunstad Fet, ensuring the contest remained finely balanced as both teams searched for a decisive breakthrough.
Napoli eventually regained control in the 75th minute when McTominay scored his second goal of the night. The midfielder rose to meet Politano’s cross and headed the ball into the net, putting the hosts ahead for the third time in the encounter.
The home side appeared to strengthen their position in the 88th minute when Bodø/Glimt defender Odin Bjørtuft scored an own goal, giving Napoli a two-goal cushion at a crucial stage of the match.
However, the Norwegian visitors refused to give up and reduced the deficit during stoppage time through a header from Brunstad Fet. The late goal created a tense finish, but Napoli managed to withstand the remaining pressure and secure all three points.
The 4-3 result gave Napoli a valuable victory in the Champions League league phase. They moved up to 22nd place with three points, while Bodø/Glimt fell to 26th following their narrow defeat.