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.