The press amazed by the Bodø/Glimt sensation
Last night, the Champions League delivered its first verdict and we know the first play-off players qualified for the 1/8 finals. Among them, the surprise guest Bodø/Glimt, winner of the last finalist Inter Milan. A resounding feat hailed by all of Europe. In France, The Team noted “Great Bodø/Glimt” whileA.S. speaks of legend and drama in reference to the premature elimination of Inter. On the Portuguese side, Record speaks of a “merciless Bodo”very offensive and clinical in front of goal.
Omar Marmoush tracked by Barça
In Catalonia, Omar Marmoush makes the headlines Sport which evokes the Egyptian as an alternative. Option for the number 9 position coveted by Barça, the Manchester City striker is appreciated by sports management and could be the great alternative to the Argentinian Julian Alvarez, whose signing is much more complicated. Barça knows that recruiting a high-level number 9 will be very complicated this summer because of the high prices. If Julián Álvarez is the priority, his transfer seems almost impossible with a sum that could reach €150m, a sum that Barcelona will not pay. Alternatively, the club really appreciates Omar Marmoush, who would fit well into Hansi Flick’s system and Barcelona have followed him since his time at Eintracht. As for the player, who joined Manchester City in January 2025 for €75 million, it is difficult to find a starting place with the presence of Erling Haaland. He could therefore consider leaving this summer to have more visibility.
The state of Kylian Mbappé intrigues Spain
“Mbappé alarm” noted A.S.. Indeed, Kylian Mbappé had to shorten his session yesterday afternoon. Visibly exhausted and unable to continue the effort on his painful knee, the former PSG player finally had to withdraw from the match against Benfica. Bad news for Real Madrid who now fear the worst. While he has been suffering from this annoying injury since the beginning of December, the 2018 world champion was only absent for ten days and always had to play despite the pain during this period when the competition took over the Frenchman’s body. To avoid threatening the end of the Frenchman’s season, Marca announces that Real Madrid would like to give, at least, ten days of rest to Kylian Mbappé. For his part, Cadena Cope explains that a meeting will take place this Wednesday between Mbappé and Alvaro Arbeloa to find out what will be the best decision to take for the player.
