Erling Haaland issues public apology after Man City crash to woeful Bodo/Glimt Champions League defeat

"I take full responsibility for not being able to score. I apologise to everyone every single City supporter that travelled," Haaland said.

"In the end it's embarrassing, I don't know what else to say because I don't have the answers and what I can say is sorry."

The Norwegian forward's goalscoring drought has now stretched to just one goal — a penalty against Brighton — across his previous eight matches.

Pep Guardiola conceded that his team's fortunes have taken a dire turn following the Arctic Circle catastrophe.

"The feeling is that everything is going wrong," the City manager admitted after witnessing what ranks among the Champions League's most shocking results.

The freezing -9C conditions in Norway compounded a dreadful seven days for the club, coming hot on the heels of Saturday's Manchester derby loss to United.

Guardiola acknowledged his squad's fragility in certain areas due to missing key personnel, drawing comparisons to a difficult spell last season.

"It's going against us in many, many details, and that is a fact, and we have to try to change it," he added.

City's automatic qualification hopes now rest on a knife-edge, with Guardiola's men requiring victory against Galatasaray next Wednesday to retain any realistic chance of securing a top-eight finish.

Before that crucial European encounter, the 2023 winners must first navigate a Premier League clash against Wolves in four days' time.

"We have four days for Wolves, and after Galatasaray, to try to see what happens," Guardiola explained.

The Spaniard lamented the missed opportunity in Norway, noting that results throughout 2025 have been disappointing both domestically and in Europe.

Despite the setbacks, he insisted his players remain committed to turning their fortunes around.

"The players are there, and we'll try," he said.

Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen, meanwhile, hailed the triumph as the most significant in his club's history.

"I feel amazing. I think we played a really good game because we know we're playing a world-class team," Knutsen said.

The Norwegian coach singled out Jens Petter Hauge for particular praise after his spectacular strike, which Haaland himself described as "the goal of the year."

"He's a fantastic player. He likes to play in top matches against the best teams and best opponents," Knutsen remarked.

The minnows from the Arctic town could yet secure a play-off berth if they defeat Atletico Madrid in their final group stage fixture.

"There are always opportunities in football, even if you come from a small town like Bodo," Knutsen added.