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Vålerenga Fotball has secured a spot in the Champions League group stage after thrashing Anderlecht 5–1 on aggregate. This is the first time in the club's history that they will play in the Champions League.
What happened?
Vålerenga won the home game 3–0 at Intility Arena, after winning 2–1 in Belgium in the first game. Thea Bjelde opened the scoring with a dream goal from 20–23 meters.
How did the players react?
– I almost don't think words can describe the feeling, says Thea Bjelde to VG. – It's so delicious to do it with the gang here.
What does this mean for Vålerenga Fotball?
Vålerenga coach Nils Lexerød is overjoyed with the win. – It's delicious. The first thought that strikes me is that we get a shorter preseason preparation for the 2025 season.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Aggregate | 5–1 |
| Home game | 3–0 |
| Away game | 2–1 |
What's next?
Vålerenga will find out who they will meet in the group stage on Friday. – Who is the dream opponent? asks VG Janni Thomsen. – For my part, it's just about qualifying. I hope we get great experiences, but at the same time that we can move on.
