Match report

AC Milan Defeats Bologna 3-0 in Serie A Clash

Bologna
Bologna
0–3
FT
AC Milan
AC Milan
Feb 3, 2026

AC Milan dominated from start to finish, securing their win against Bologna in Serie A with goals by R. Loftus-Cheek, C. Nkunku, and Adrien Rabiot. The Rossoneri's tactical prowess and clinical finishing saw them through a challenging match.

Key Facts

  • • R. Loftus-Cheek scored AC Milan's first goal in the 20th minute with an assist from Adrien Rabiot.
  • • C. Nkunku converted a penalty in the 39th minute to extend AC Milan’s lead.
  • • Adrien Rabiot added the third for AC Milan in the 48th minute, sealing their victory.
  • • Bologna made five substitutions throughout the match but could not find an equalizer.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 20 N. Zortea (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 16 N. Casale (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 21 J. Odgaard (M)
  • 11 J. Rowe (M)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 82 M. Franceschelli
  • 4 T. Pobega
  • 5 E. Fauske Helland
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi
  • 17 Joao Mario
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 23 S. Sohm
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 30 B. Dominguez
  • 41 M. Vitik

AC Milan

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 5 K. De Winter (D)
  • 46 M. Gabbia (D)
  • 31 S. Pavlovic (D)
  • 24 Z. Athekame (M)
  • 19 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 14 L. Modric (M)
  • 12 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 33 D. Bartesaghi (M)
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek (F)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Terracciano
  • 96 L. Torriani
  • 2 P. Estupinan
  • 4 S. Ricci
  • 9 N. Fullkrug
  • 10 R. Leao
  • 23 F. Tomori
  • 27 D. Odogu
  • 30 A. Jashari

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    20' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Loftus-Cheek · Assist: Adrien Rabiot
  2. AC Milan
    39' AC Milan Goal · Penalty
    C. Nkunku
  3. AC Milan
    48' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    Adrien Rabiot
  4. Bologna
    51' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Federico Ravaglia

    Argument

  5. Bologna
    53' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: F. Bernardeschi
  6. Bologna
    54' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Castro · On: T. Dallinga
  7. Bologna
    58' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Remo Freuler

    Foul

  8. Bologna
    64' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  9. Bologna
    65' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: N. Moro
  10. AC Milan
    67' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: S. Ricci
  11. AC Milan
    67' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zachary Athekame · On: F. Tomori
  12. AC Milan
    72' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: Niclas Füllkrug
  13. AC Milan
    72' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Modrić · On: A. Jashari
  14. Bologna
    78' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Miranda · On: C. Lykogiannis
  15. Bologna
    78' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Rowe · On: N. Cambiaghi
  16. AC Milan
    83' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Davide Bartesaghi · On: P. Estupinan

Match Stats

Stat Bologna AC Milan
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 491 429
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 7
xG 0.45 2.66
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 430 361
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AC Milan's early goal by Loftus-Cheek in the 20th minute shifted momentum in their favor, setting a strong pace for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by Nkunku just before halftime provided AC Milan with a crucial cushion heading into the second half.