On March 11, the Norwegian underdogs dismantled Sporting CP with goals from Sondre Fet on penalty, Oscar Blomberg before halftime, and Kasper Høgh in the 71st minute.
This round-of-16 first-leg triumph follows wins over Manchester City, Atlético Madrid, and Inter Milan, marking the first time a Norwegian club has won five consecutive Champions League matches.
Coached by Kjetil Knutsen, their high-pressing style and €53 million squad have earned over €50 million in UEFA prize money, transforming a club once near bankruptcy into a giant-killer one step from the quarterfinals.
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