Napoli fought again from 2-0 down, however Bologna snatched a shocking 3-2 victory on the Stadio Maradona with ’s acrobatic volley, placing Champions League soccer again unsure.
The Partenopei knew a victory would assure a prime 4 end, however was dominated out after a nasty conflict of heads in coaching left him needing 4 stitches to his cheekbone. and additionally missed out, although returned for since knee ligament harm on January 31. Bologna had again, however missed Martin Vitik, Nicolò Cambiaghi and Nicolò Casale, with Jonathan Rowe solely match for the bench. That they had crushed Napoli 2-0 in Serie A earlier this season, however on December 22.
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NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Vincenzo Italiano head coach greets Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach earlier than the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Might 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
Bologna had a powerful begin and took the lead when mixed with to smash a ferocious left-foot strike into the far prime nook.
It was almost 2-0 moments later, as when was blocked off, it got here to Miranda to fireplace onto the highest of the upright.
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Napoli tried to reply, twice testing with Giovane and , then ’s glancing header flashed inches vast from an Alisson Santos nook.
Bologna had penalty appeals when Miranda bought to the ball earlier than Di Lorenzo and was caught on the boot, so it was given following the VAR assessment. Orsolini had by no means scored a purpose towards Napoli earlier than in his profession, however managed to squirm the spot-kick in regardless of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic getting a glove to it.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna FC 1909 scores his aspect second purpose through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Might 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
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Joao Mario was booked for crashing into McTominay on the sting of the world, the referee choosing a yellow card and never ample for a straight pink.
Di Lorenzo made up for his earlier error and marked his return after three months with a purpose. held up ’s cross, it ricocheted off into the captain’s path, who fired in off the underside of the bar from a tough angle.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of SSC Napoli scores his aspect first purpose through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Might 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
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After the restart, Di Lorenzo’s glancing header on a Politano nook skimmed the crossbar, however Napoli accomplished the comeback moments later.
Hojlund laid it off down the left for Alisson Santos to brush the angled drive into the far backside nook with the within of the best boot.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Alisson Santos of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his aspect second purpose through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Might 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
Politano compelled a one-handed save from Pessina, as did Miguel Gutierrez with a cross-shot on the close to submit, whereas blasted vast.
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Simply because it gave the impression to be heading for a 2-2 draw, Bologna restored their lead with a second of pure magic. Milinkovic-Savic bought his gloves to the highly effective Miranda cross-shot, but it surely looped up properly for the acrobatic Rowe scissor-kick volley from 12 yards.
Napoli 2-3 Bologna
Bernardeschi 10 (B), Orsolini pen 35 (B), Di Lorenzo 45 (N), Alisson Santos 48 (N), Rowe 91 (B)