This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Former Danish forward Nicklas Bendtner does not have fond memories of Aspmyra Stadion, home of Bodo/Glimt, Sporting's opponent in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 this Wednesday. The ex-Arsenal and Juventus player, who visited the stadium while representing Rosenborg between 2017 and 2019, harshly criticized the conditions of the Norwegian club. In an appearance on the podcast Stolpe Ind, Bendtner described his experience bluntly. "It's freezing cold. It's boring. It's gray. It's dark," said the former Danish international, known for his controversial career. The criticisms extended beyond the atmosphere to the facilities. "The locker room is ridiculous," he added. "Suddenly, players who earn between 250,000 and 700,000 euros a week find themselves sitting there looking at each other while thinking: 'I hope you have a good day because I'm not having one. I'm really not up for this.'" With this warning, Sporting knows what to expect at the modest Aspmyra Stadion, a venue with artificial turf and a capacity of 8,270 spectators. However, Bodo/Glimt, the protagonist of a true fairy tale in the Champions League, will seek to continue its surprising journey. It is worth noting that the Norwegian team reached the round of 16 after four consecutive victories over Manchester City (3-1), Atlético (1-2), and Inter (3-1 and 1-2), after having a 99.7% chance of being eliminated after six matchdays. Last season, Bodo/Glimt made history by becoming the first team from its country to reach the semifinals of the Europa League. The club is already in the process of building a new stadium.
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