Match report

Bologna Defeats Brann 1-0 in Europa League

Bologna
Bologna
1–0
FT
Brann
Brann
Feb 26, 2026

Bologna edged past Brann with a hard-fought 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Despite a red card for Jacob Lungi Sørensen, Brann put up valiant resistance but Joao Mario's goal and disciplined play secured Bologna the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Joao Mario scored the only goal of the match at minute 56.
  • • Bologna received two yellow cards, one for Martin Vitík (28') and another for R. Orsolini (80').
  • • Brann's Jacob Lungi Sørensen was sent off with a red card in the 37th minute.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams as they tried to adjust their tactics.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Łukasz Skorupski (G)
  • 20 Nadir Zortea (D)
  • 41 Martin Vitík (D)
  • 26 Jhon Lucumí (D)
  • 17 João Mário (D)
  • 19 Lewis Ferguson (M)
  • 8 Remo Freuler (M)
  • 6 Nikola Moro (M)
  • 10 Federico Bernardeschi (F)
  • 9 Santiago Castro (F)
  • 11 Jonathan Rowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Riccardo Orsolini
  • 16 Nicolò Casale
  • 13 Federico Ravaglia
  • 25 Massimo Pessina
  • 14 Torbjørn Heggem
  • 70 Davide Baroncioni
  • 4 Tommaso Pobega
  • 21 Jens Odgaard
  • 23 Simon Sohm
  • 30 Benjamín Domínguez
  • 24 Thijs Dallinga
  • 28 Nicolò Cambiaghi

Brann

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Matias Dyngeland (G)
  • 21 Denzel De Roeve (D)
  • 3 Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (D)
  • 4 Nana Kwame Boakye (D)
  • 17 Joachim Soltvedt (D)
  • 10 Kristall Máni Ingason (M)
  • 18 Jacob Lungi Sørensen (M)
  • 8 Felix Horn Myhre (M)
  • 14 Ulrik Mathisen (F)
  • 29 Noah Jean Holm (F)
  • 16 Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Thore Baardsen Pedersen
  • 12 Simen Vidtun Nilsen
  • 24 Mathias Engevik Klausen
  • 20 Vetle Winger Dragsnes
  • 43 Rasmus Holten
  • 25 Niklas Jensen Wassberg
  • 40 Jesper Nerhus Eikrem
  • 41 Lars Remmem
  • 11 Bård Finne
  • 27 Mads Berg Sande
  • 39 Julian Lægreid
  • 32 Markus Haaland

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    28' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Vitík

    Roughing

  2. Brann
    37' Brann Card · Red Card
    Jacob Lungi Sørensen

    Serious foul

  3. Bologna
    41' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    F. Bernardeschi

    Roughing

  4. Bologna
    56' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    Joao Mario
  5. Brann
    60' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Ingason · On: T. Pedersen
  6. Bologna
    61' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: R. Orsolini
  7. Bologna
    61' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Martin Vitík · On: N. Casale
  8. Brann
    73' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: M. Haaland
  9. Brann
    73' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: R. Holten
  10. Brann
    78' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    R. Holten

    Roughing

  11. Bologna
    78' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Castro · On: B. Dominguez
  12. Bologna
    78' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Moro · On: Simon Sohm
  13. Bologna
    80' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    R. Orsolini

    Roughing

  14. Brann
    85' Brann subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joachim Soltvedt · On: V. Dragsnes
  15. Brann
    85' Brann subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Holm · On: B. Finne

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Brann
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 69%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 414 296
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.96 0.51
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 336 203
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The ejection of Jacob Lungi Sørensen at minute 37 marked a turning point, giving Bologna a numerical advantage.
  • ▸ Joao Mario's goal in the 56th minute provided Bologna with a crucial lead that they managed to hold onto for the remainder of the match.