2026-2027 Champions League: Royal Union SG vs. Bodo/Glimt, Probable Lineups

Royal Union SG and Bodo/Glimt face off at 8 p.m. in the first leg of the third qualifying round: kickoff is at 8 p.m. in Ostend. The winner of the two-leg series will advance to the playoffs, while the loser will move on to the Europa League. Royal Union Saint-Gilloise aims to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage, which it reached last season (3 wins in 8 matches). The Norwegians, meanwhile, are coming off a historic run to the Champions League round of 16, which they reached by defeating Inter.

David and Fuseini are expected to form the home team’s attacking duo, with Patris and Smith on the wings. In midfield: Zorgane, Van De Perre, and Olaru.

The visitors will feature the duo of Blomberg and Brynhildsen up front, with Auklend, Fet, and Hauge behind them. Berg is the defensive midfielder in front of the defense.

Union SG vs. Bodo/Glimt: Probable Lineups
Union Saint-Gilloise (3-5-2): Chambaere; Mac Allister, Sylla, Sykes; Patris, Zorgane, Van De Perre, Olaru, Smith; Fuseini, David. Head Coach: Hubert.
Bodo/Glimt (4-1-3-2): Haikin; Sjøvold, Bjørtuft, Aleesami, Bjørkan; Berg; Auklend, Fet, Hauge; Blomberg, Brynhildsen. Head Coach: Knutsen.