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Bologna Ends 51-Year Trophy Drought with Coppa Italia Triumph Over AC Milan

Dan Ndoye’s decisive goal secures Bologna’s third Coppa Italia title, Europa League qualification, and coach Vincenzo Italiano’s first major trophy.

Soccer Football - Coppa Italia - Final - AC Milan v Bologna - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Bologna's Dan Ndoye in action with AC Milan's Kyle Walker REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - Coppa Italia - Final - AC Milan v Bologna - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano celebrates with the trophy after winning the Coppa Italia REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
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Soccer Football - Coppa Italia - Final - AC Milan v Bologna - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano celebrates after winning the Coppa Italia REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Overview

  • Bologna defeated AC Milan 1-0 in the Coppa Italia final, claiming their first major trophy since 1974.
  • Dan Ndoye scored the match-winning goal in the 53rd minute, marking his return from injury in style.
  • The victory guarantees Bologna a spot in the 2025/26 Europa League, highlighting their resurgence under coach Vincenzo Italiano.
  • This triumph marks Italiano’s first major title after previous final defeats, solidifying his reputation as a rising managerial talent.
  • AC Milan’s disappointing season continues, with their eighth-place Serie A standing raising doubts about coach Sérgio Conceição’s future.