Tottenham Hotspur may have taken a giant leap toward European glory with last Thursday’s 3-1 triumph over Bodø/Glimt, but the real test lies ahead in the icy north of Norway, where the second leg of their Europa League semifinal awaits.
With a two-goal cushion in their back pocket, Spurs are inching closer to their first major European final since their 2019 Champions League run. Yet, standing in their way is a Bodø/Glimt side that turns Aspmyra Stadion into a fortress once the lights go on.
The Norwegian outfit has dropped just one game on home soil in this competition, banging in 19 goals and boasting a +11 goal difference.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bodoe/Glimt vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Europa League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is available for live TV broadcast on CBS Sports Network in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Bodoe/Glimt vs. Tottenhamkick off?
This Europa League clash takes place at the Aspmyra Stadion in Nordland county, Norway and kicks off on Thursday, May 8 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, May 8 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, May 8 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, May 8 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, May 8 | 12:00 p.m.. |
Bodoe/Glimt vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news
Bodø/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen is still without Daniel Bassi (leg), but he receives a timely boost with the return of key trio Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen, and Andreas Helmersen — all of whom missed the first leg due to suspension. Berg and Evjen are expected to slot straight back into midfield alongside Ulrik Saltnes, pushing Jens Petter Hauge and Sondre Brunstad Fet to the bench.
In attack, Europa League joint-top scorer Kasper Høgh will lead the line, with Ole Didrik Blomberg also set to start. Knutsen must decide whether to stick with Isak Dybvik Maatta on the right or shift Hauge into the front three.
The defensive line of Fredrik Sjovold, Villads Nielsen, Jostein Gundersen, and Fredrik Bjørkan is likely to stay unchanged.
Bodoe/Glimt predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Haikin (GK) — Sjovold, Nielsen, Gundersen, Bjork — Evjen, Berg, Saltnes — Maatta, Hogh, Blomberg.
Injured: Daniel Bassi,
Suspended: None.
Tottenham will be without creative lynchpin James Maddison, who suffered a knee injury in the first leg and is now ruled out for the remainder of the season. Defenders Radu Dragusin (ACL) and Lucas Bergvall (ankle) also remain sidelined.
There is cautious optimism surrounding the fitness of Dominic Solanke (thigh) and Son Heung-min (foot), but if neither makes the cut, Richarlison and Brennan Johnson are expected to lead the line, possibly joined by either Mathys Tel or Wilson Odobert — who scored against West Ham.
Dejan Kulusevski is set to step into Maddison’s playmaking role, linking with Rodrigo Bentancur and one of Yves Bissouma or Pape Matar Sarr. Ange Postecoglou is tipped to revert to the first-leg back four of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie.
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Sarr, Bentancur, Kulusevski — Johnson, Solanke, Tel.
Injured: James Maddison, Heung-min Son, Radu Dragusin, Lucas Bergvall,
Suspended: None.
Europa League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, May 8
- Man United vs. Athletic Club (3:00 p.m.)
- Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham (3:00 p.m.)
