Calcio came back in the form of off-the-field drama, and AS Roma had been at the center of it. Gian Piero Gasperini has had plenty to say in terms of the club’s recruitment, but nobody could falter the effect of Donyell Malen and his form that has kept Roma in contention for that lucrative fourth-place […]
Vincenzo Italiano kept his cards close. Not many drastic changes to the starting eleven, but it became clear when the fullbacks had swapped sides from the first leg. Whether it was for better tracking of Aston Villa’s wide center-midfielders, better access inside or for more isolation for the winger against opposition fullback, Bologna was worse […]
This followed the Unai Emery script, but after winning this competition four times, could one expect any different? Jonathan Rowe caused havoc, but Aston Villa found a way to puncture Bologna’s tyres. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Unai Emery, with a team named Villa, brings an air of inevitability in European competition. […]
After a sluggish opening period that saw Bologna struggle to build meaningful momentum, AC Milan turned the tide with ruthless efficiency, translating early pressure into a commanding victory at the Dall’Ara. The Rossoneri not only punished their hosts’ defensive lapses but also imposed their own tactical rhythm throughout the contest, with Loftus-Cheek, Nkunku and Rabiot […]
A captivating Serie A encounter at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia ended in a 1–1 stalemate as Como salvaged a point deep into stoppage time against ten-man Bologna. The visitors seized the lead early in the second half through Nicolò Cambiaghi’s composed finish, capitalising on a turnover in midfield to put Bologna ahead. However, the match […]
As Vincenzo Italiano fails to find a solution to Bologna’s bad form, Raffaele Palladino has brought a positive environment back to Atalanta Bergamo. In both avenues in which Bologna tried to attack, Atalanta responded with more directness whilst dominating the duels in the process. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Just a place […]
Napoli and Bologna faced off in a final that featured the two champions that Italian football had last season. What transpired was a game of duels, as both managers proposed a man-to-man aggressive defense that looked to disrupt each other’s games. And Conte’s side knew how to play this type of game. Tactical analysis and […]
A gripping Supercoppa Italiana semi-final at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh saw Inter Milan’s high-pressing intent and early breakthrough collide with Bologna’s structured resilience and measured build-up play. Inter’s aggressive start quickly bore fruit as Marcus Thuram’s clinical finish unsettled the hosts, but Bologna’s disciplined rhythmic control and clinical edge from the spot restored parity before […]
A tense Serie A night at the Dall’Ara saw Bologna’s assertive positional play and midfield control collide with Juventus’ patient, risk-managed approach under Luciano Spalletti. Bologna dictated rhythm for long spells, Juventus’ compact mid-block, selective pressing and sharper occupation of decisive zones gradually tilted the balance. The 1–0 victory reflected not so much sustained superiority, […]
Aston Villa secured their first win of the season in a gritty Europa League clash against Bologna at Villa Park. The decisive moment came early in the first half from a long-range strike by midfielder John McGinn. Despite taking an early lead, Villa were forced to defend for much of the game, with a brave […]