The decision of Pep Guardiola's players after the humiliation with Bodo/Glimt » “At least that much we can do after the defeat!”
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 20:21 / Updated on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 20:22
Manchester City lost 4-1 to Bodo/Glimt in the penultimate stage of the Champions League single group, deeply disappointing the supporters who accompanied Pep Guardiola's players to Norway. Returning home, the “citizens” put money to compensate the 374 fans present at the Aspmyra Stadium.
Erling Haaland and company wanted to apologize for the very poor performance with Bodo/Glimt and made a gesture of reparation to the team's supporters at the Etihad. In the stands of the arena where they took place on Tuesday night There were 8,106 spectators and 374 Manchester City supporters.
For enduring the cold and the shame of their favorites being outclassed by the Norwegian champions (1-4) after Rodri was sent off in the second half, English fans will get their money back on their tickets for the match.
374 City fans receive 10,636 euros on tickets to the match
The price paid for one of the most humiliating defeats experienced at the Arctic Circle by the 374 daredevils will be covered by Pep Guardiola's students. According to The Sun, the total is £9,357 (€10,736).
“Our supporters mean everything to us. We know the sacrifice they makeas they travel the world to support us at home and away, and we will never take him for granted. We also recognize that it has been a long road for the fans who cheered us on in the cold on a difficult evening for us on the pitch.
Erling Haaland apologized to Manchester City supporters on behalf of the team and announced the decision to compensate them / Photo: Imago
Covering the cost of these tickets for the fans who traveled to Bodo is the least we can do. We are ready to give it our all on Saturday against Wolves and then again next Wednesday when we face Galatasaray in front of our amazing fans at the Etihad,” said goalscorer Erling Haaland.
It was the first time Bodo/Glimt had beaten an English opponent in the Champions League, and the difference could be more drastic for the visitors. This forces Manchester City to beat Galatasaray next Wednesday to have any chance of finishing in the top eight of the group.
