The Italian winger flips the match with a brace as Bologna take a crucial Europa League win on Matchday 6
Bologna showed resilience, maturity, and attacking edge in Galicia, overturning an early deficit to beat Celta Vigo 2–1 in a decisive Matchday 6 clash of the Europa League League Phase. After Zaragoza’s opener stunned the visitors, Federico Bernardeschi delivered a brilliant second-half performance, scoring twice—including a clinical penalty—to complete the comeback and move the Rossoblù a step closer to qualification.
Celta struck first in the 17th minute when Swedberg muscled past Lykogiannis on the right before squaring for Zaragoza, who finished low into the corner. Bologna responded well and created multiple chances, the biggest falling to Rowe, who mishit a one-on-one opportunity after a defensive gift from Starfelt. Before the break, Bernardeschi teed up Castro, but Radu produced a superb block to preserve Celta’s lead.
The momentum shifted after halftime. Bologna thought they had equalized when Pobega finished a Bernardeschi assist, but VAR canceled the goal for offside. Minutes later, however, Pobega was fouled in the box, and after another video review the penalty was awarded. Bernardeschi converted with confidence in the 66th minute.
Bologna kept pushing, and the winner arrived eight minutes later: Bernardeschi cut inside and slotted a precise left-footed finish, sealing a comeback that reflected both his quality and the team’s growing European maturity.
With this victory, Bologna take three valuable points on the road and strengthen their position in the group, while Celta’s inconsistency continues to be a concern.
Match Report
CELTA VIGO–BOLOGNA 1–2
Scorers: 17′ Zaragoza (C), 66′ Bernardeschi (pen., B), 74′ Bernardeschi (B)
Celta Vigo (3-4-3): Radu; Javi, Starfelt, Ristic; Carreira, Beltrán (79′ Roman), Moriba, Mingueza (67′ Rueda); Zaragoza (46′ Alvarez), Borja Iglesias (67′ Jutglà), Swedberg (67′ Aspas). Coach: Giráldez.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Holm, Heggem, Lykogiannis, Miranda; Pobega (88′ Ferguson), Moro (88′ Odgaard); Bernardeschi (80′ Orsolini), Fabbian, Rowe (67′ Cambiaghi); Castro (80′ Dallinga). Coach: Italiano.
Yellow cards: Holm, Radu, Rueda, Moriba
Red cards: None
Referee: Petrescu
