Bodø / Glimt 0-1 Monaco: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Bodø / Glimt 0-1 Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

In a tightly contested match, Monaco managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Bodø / Glimt at the latter’s home ground. The game’s decisive moment came just before half-time when Folarin Balogun scored for Monaco, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche. Bodø / Glimt’s challenge was further complicated in the second half when Jostein Gundersen received a red card, reducing them to ten men. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Bodø / Glimt showed resilience but couldn’t overturn the deficit, ending their recent run of form with this loss.

The result might come as a surprise given Bodø / Glimt’s higher possession throughout the match. Monaco, however, demonstrated clinical efficiency, capitalising on their limited opportunities. Bodø / Glimt’s discipline issues, culminating in a red card, played a significant role in the outcome. On the other hand, Monaco’s disciplined approach and solid defensive performance allowed them to extend their winning streak in this encounter.

Bodø / Glimt dominated possession with 64% compared to Monaco’s 36%, yet they were unable to convert this control into goals. Both teams had an equal number of corners, with four each, indicating similar pressure in the attacking third. Bodø / Glimt’s slightly higher successful dribble percentage (48% vs Monaco’s 45%) suggests they tried to break through Monaco’s defence more often. However, Monaco’s disciplined approach was evident in their fewer yellow cards and no red cards, contrasting with Bodø / Glimt’s disciplinary issues.

The match’s turning point came in the 43rd minute when Folarin Balogun scored for Monaco, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche, giving them the lead just before half-time. Bodø / Glimt’s situation worsened in the 82nd minute when Jostein Gundersen received a yellow card that was upgraded to a red, leaving his team with ten players. These moments were crucial as they not only gave Monaco the lead but also shifted the game’s dynamics in their favour.

Bodø / Glimt lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Nikita Haikin in goal, a backline of Fredrik Sjøvold, Brede Moe, Odin Luras Bjortuft, and Fredrik Bjørkan, and a midfield trio of Håkon Evjen, Patrick Berg, and Sondre Fet. The attacking line featured Sondre Auklend, Kasper Høgh, and Jens Petter Hauge. Despite their possession dominance, the formation struggled to create clear scoring opportunities, and the red card to Gundersen disrupted their strategy.

Monaco deployed a 3-1-4-2 formation with Philipp Köhn as goalkeeper, a defensive trio of Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, and Caio Henrique, and Mamadou Coulibaly anchoring the midfield. The attacking quartet of J. Teze, Takumi Minamino, Aleksandr Golovin, and Kassoum Ouattara supported the forwards Maghnes Akliouche and Folarin Balogun. This setup allowed Monaco to maintain a solid defensive structure while effectively counter-attacking, leading to their victory.

Folarin Balogun earns the title of Man of the Match for his crucial goal in the 43rd minute, which proved to be the difference in the game. His clinical finish, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche, showcased his ability to capitalise on limited opportunities. Balogun’s performance was pivotal in securing Monaco’s victory and extending their winning streak.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Monaco (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Galatasaray (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bodø / Glimt (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

Currently sitting in 27th place with 2 points, Bodø / Glimt will face Bryne on November 09, 2025, at 16:00.

In 18th place with 5 points, Monaco’s next fixture is against Lens on November 08, 2025, at 20:05.

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