Bodoe/Glimt – Tottenham

The Norwegians are unlikely to put up a fight against Tottenham

Before the start of the semi-final stage, bookmakers considered Athletic Bilbao as the main tournament favourites and Budo/Glimt as the clear outsiders. After the first matches of the current round both mentioned clubs were in the same critical position. And it even seems that the Norwegian champion is more capable of creating a sensation than the Basque team defeated at home. A week ago, Budø/Glimt had their toughest test in London. It started in the most nightmarish way possible, with Johnson's goal in the first minute. Tottenham were in full control of the game and increased their lead twice more - in the middle of each half. To the Norwegian team's credit, they once again showed character on their current European Cup journey. After taking the ball away from their opponents in the second half, they managed to equalise one of the three goals they conceded. Budø/Glimt scored their goal in the 83rd minute of the match - their first and last shot on goal. Bookmakers have identified the visitors as favourites for the upcoming encounter, offering odds of 2.37 on their victory. Budø/Glimt have nothing to risk in the return meeting. The very presence of the Norwegian team in the semi-final stage of the European Cup is a historic success for football in the Scandinavian country and will be long remembered in Norway not only by the fans from Budo. Having lost the first game by two goals, but scoring the last one, the team simultaneously shed the rest of the burden of responsibility and gained some psychological advantage. At least Spurs managed to score even in London, why not smash them at home like Olympiakos, Twente or equally skilful Lazio. Tottenham have long been focused on playing in the Europa League, having practically given up on playing in the Premier League. A couple of months ago, it was clear that Spurs could only qualify for the next round of the Champions League by winning the Europa League final. Sixteenth place in the league table does not embarrass Postecoglou and his team at all. This is evidenced by the fact that on Sunday the team put out almost a second team for the meeting with West Ham United. The hosts will be charged with the goal from the very first minutes of the game, which will lead to a high first half performance.