Bologna Draw SK Brann After 3-0 Win Secures Seeded Europa League Play-Off

As a seeded team, Bologna will host the return leg on February 26 under the league-to-play-off format that finalizes Round of 16 berths.

Overview

Bologna beat Maccabi Tel-Aviv 3-0 on neutral turf in Bačka Topola, with goals from Jonathan Rowe, Riccardo Orsolini and Tommaso Pobega.
The victory sealed 10th place in the league phase and a seeded position for the knockout play-offs.
Friday’s draw in Nyon paired Bologna with SK Brann, opponents they previously held 0-0 in November despite an early red card.
The tie is scheduled for February 19 for the first leg and February 26 for the decider at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Coach Vincenzo Italiano welcomed the progress but warned the team must cut "obvious errors" as they prepare for the two-legged tie.