The Union Saint-Gilloise faced a crushing defeat in Norway last night, falling 3-2 to Bodø/Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The Bruxellois leave the European competition behind and will now compete in the Europa League starting from the group phase.
From hope to heartbreak in Bodø
After a tense start, the Norwegian side struck first in the second half, leaving the Union scrambling to recover. Guilherme’s equalizer just after the hour mark briefly revived Belgian hopes, but Hauge’s goal in the 76th minute reignited uncertainty. Fuseini’s dramatic late strike to level the score at 2-2 sent the match into extra time, where emotions ran high.
A red card seals their fate
With Van De Perre sent off in stoppage time, the Union were already at a disadvantage. Helmersen’s decisive 117th-minute strike sealed their elimination, leaving Bruxellois fans with a bitter taste of what could have been.
Now, the team shifts focus to the Europa League, where they will aim to reclaim European glory in a more forgiving stage of the competition.
