On Wednesday evening, Borussia Dortmund will host the Norwegian side FK Bodø/Glimt in the sixth matchday of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season at the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET and fans can catch the live broadcast on DAZN. The club will provide extensive coverage leading up to the match, from the final training session to the whistle.
Head coach Niko Kovac has made significant changes to the starting lineup compared to the previous game against Hoffenheim, making four substitutions. Ramy Bensebaini, Jobe Bellingham, Maxi Beier, and Fabio Silva are set to replace Daniel Svensson, Marcel Sabitzer, Karim Adeyemi, and Serhou Guirassy. The first eleven will be: Kobel, Couto, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Bellingham, Nmecha, Brandt, Beier, Silva, and Anselmino. Unfortunately, Marcel Sabitzer will miss the match due to a muscle strain.
Interestingly, FK Bodø/Glimt, located far north of the Arctic Circle, has made a name for itself, reaching the Champions League despite its modest size with only 43,500 residents and a stadium capacity of just 8,000. Their name reflects Norwegian characteristics, as “Glimt” means “flash” or “spark.”
The U19 team of Borussia Dortmund recently wrapped up their year in the UEFA Youth League, achieving qualification for the next round following a solid 4-0 victory against Bodø/Glimt’s youth squad.
Tonight’s match will be broadcast on DAZN, starting with a pregame show at 20:00 led by moderator Christina Rann alongside experts Marco Reus and Sebastian Kneißl. Fans can also tune into the BVB Netradio for coverage through a Schwarzgelb lens, with commentary by Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert, beginning 15 minutes prior to the game.
As the city of Dortmund turns yellow, exuberant fans are spotted around the Christmas market, showcasing their club’s colors, while many Norwegians don yellow and blue, the colors of Bodø/Glimt. The festive atmosphere prevails as both local and visiting fans gear up for this exciting clash.
In terms of infrastructure, tickets for the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK also include public transport within North Rhine-Westphalia, which adds an extra layer of convenience for attendees.
As match day unfolds, Dortmund reflects on the bigger developments in Norwegian football, with success stories emerging both at the club and national levels, thanks to hard work and talented players making their mark in major leagues. This match is set to be a festive conclusion to the year for fans, marked by hopes of a dynamic performance from both teams.