“I spoke to [head coach] Erling [Moe] this morning and they had loads of injuries and illness, and the state of the season they are at, that must be the performance of the round to go through against Hoffenheim. Absolutely exceptional.
“I am so proud of Erling and the boys and, if we play them, we know it is going to be difficult.
“Unfortunately, if we draw them, it is not going to be in Norway.”
Molde headed into their second leg with their German opponents having drawn 3-3 in the first leg.
However, a 2-0 win ensured their name will be read out at Friday’s draw.