Bologna pulled off a major upset by beating AC Milan 1-0 in the 2025 Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. It’s their first Coppa Italia win since 1974 and only the third in the club’s history.
The winning goal came early in the second half when Dan Ndoye stayed calm in the box and finished neatly past Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Bologna were the better side throughout the match, pressing hard and showing great energy, while Milan looked slow and lacked ideas.
Bologna’s coach, Vincenzo Italiano, had lost two previous finals and was determined not to let this one slip away. His team followed his instructions with intensity from the first whistle to the last. Despite missing key players and their former manager Thiago Motta, Bologna showed character and proved the doubters wrong.
For Milan, it was a disappointing night. Big names like Rafael Leão, Theo Hernandez, and Christian Pulisic couldn’t make an impact. The team hasn’t won the Coppa Italia in 22 years, and this defeat adds to a frustrating season. Manager Sergio Conceição is now expected to step down.
Meanwhile, Bologna still have hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, sitting just two points behind fourth-placed Juventus in Serie A. No matter what happens next, this cup win marks a historic moment for the club and their fans.
