This fairytale run to the knockouts could have felt unlikely for Bodo after failing to win their first six league part video games, which means they have been left needing outcomes in opposition to Manchester Metropolis and Atletico Madrid to qualify for the play-offs.

And, in opposition to the percentages, they supplied them.

A 3-1 victory over Pep Guardiola’s males introduced deserved consideration and acclaim, nevertheless it was no one-off as Bodo overcame Atleti 2-1 in Madrid to assert a play-off spot.

Knutsen’s facet misplaced to Spurs within the Europa League semi-finals final season, having turn out to be the primary Norwegian facet to achieve the final 4 of a serious European competitors.

Key to their success has typically been their means to make their residence video games as powerful as doable.

Within the north of Norway, Bodo can typically be bitterly chilly, snowy and windy in the course of the lengthy winter months, with temperatures deep into minus figures.

The troublesome climate situations imply the workforce play on a synthetic pitch fabricated from plastic, one thing many sides used to taking part in on grass discover troublesome to take care of.

These facets, coupled with the gamers’ dedication and robust perception of their means, means many have left Bodo defeated.

They famously thrashed Jose Mourinho’s Roma 6-1 at residence within the Europa Convention League 5 years in the past, whereas Celtic, Besiktas, Porto and Lazio have additionally been victims in recent times.

Manchester Metropolis will not relish one other assembly within the final 16 if they’re drawn collectively, with Bodo buoyant after proving they don’t have anything to worry in opposition to Europe’s high sides.

“It is superb,” captain Patrick Berg instructed Canal+.

“For the membership and metropolis it is unbelievable. I do not assume folks thought we might beat Manchester Metropolis, Atletico and now Inter two occasions.

“It is magnificent.”