In an unforgettable evening in Rome, Bologna triumphed over AC Milan to win the Coppa Italia, marking their first victory in this tournament since 1974. The match ended with a score of 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal from Dan Ndoye in the second half. This victory represents a huge milestone for the club under the ownership of Canadian businessman Joey Saputo, who has led Bologna since 2014.
Previously, Bologna’s last victory was in the 1998 Intertoto Cup. Vincenzo Italiano, now celebrating a trophy in his first year with Bologna, reflects on his previous three finals losses as manager of Fiorentina. The win guarantees Bologna a spot in the upcoming Europa League.
On the other hand, AC Milan, who had recently won the Supercoppa Italiana and advanced past city rivals Inter in the Cup semifinals, faces uncertainty regarding European competition for the next season. Christian Pulisic, the American international, may also find himself sidelined as AC Milan struggles in Serie A, currently positioned eighth.
Dan Ndoye brings Bologna one step closer to lifting their first major trophy in more than 50 years 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ukvlAndIvS — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 14, 2025
As Bologna enjoys this momentous occasion, AC Milan is expected to appoint a new manager soon, likely moving on from the current Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao. Milan’s future in European tournaments is uncertain as they chase points to improve their Serie A standing.
