Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano said his side earned the Coppa Italia trophy by learning from their recent defeat to AC Milan and delivering a performance worthy of the occasion.

Tomori 4.5 – Booked for a blatant foul on Ndoye, tricked by Ndoye for Bologna’s winner. (62′ Walker 6) Gabbia 5.5 – The best defender in the trio without doing much. Pavlovic 5 – Not entirely confident against Orsolini and Holm, so Theo tracked back before the break to return to a four-man defence.

Robin Gosens of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8,

After struggling for much of the 2024-25 season, AC Milan has found its stride at the perfect time. For a second Serie A match in a row, Milan overcame a 1-0 deficit to notch a 3-1 win, with the comeback catalyzed by Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez.