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FK Bodø/Glimt and Rosenborg BK: A Rivalry Renewed
A History of Rivalry
FK Bodø/Glimt and Rosenborg BK are two of the most successful clubs in Norwegian football history. They have won a combined 34 league titles, 15 Norwegian Cups, and 12 Super Cups. The rivalry between the two clubs dates back to the early 1970s, when Bodø/Glimt was promoted to the top flight of Norwegian football. Their first meeting was in 1974, and Rosenborg won 3-0. Since then, the two clubs have met 103 times in all competitions, with Rosenborg winning 52, Bodø/Glimt winning 27, and 24 matches ending in draws.
Recent Form
In recent years, Bodø/Glimt has been the more successful club. They have won the league title twice in the past three seasons, while Rosenborg has not won the league since 2018. Bodø/Glimt is also the current holder of the Norwegian Cup. In the 2022 season, Bodø/Glimt finished top of the league, while Rosenborg finished third.
Key Players
Bodø/Glimt's key players include Patrick Berg, Amahl Pellegrino, and Hugo Vetlesen. Rosenborg's key players include Casper Tengstedt, Kristoffer Zachariassen, and Per Ciljan Skjelbred.
Upcoming Match
The two clubs will meet again on 16 May 2023, in the Norwegian Cup Final. This will be the first time the two clubs have met in the final of the Norwegian Cup since 2015, when Rosenborg won 2-0.