Match report

Bologna Stuns Red Bull Salzburg 4-1 in UEFA Europa League

Bologna
Bologna
4–1
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
Nov 27, 2025

In a stunning upset at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, Bologna secured a vital victory against Red Bull Salzburg with a convincing 4-1 scoreline in their UEFA Europa League match. Goals from J. Odgaard, T. Dallinga, F. Bernardeschi, and R. Orsolini powered Bologna to an impressive win over the Austrian side.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna scored four goals against Red Bull Salzburg.
  • • J. Odgaard opened the scoring for Bologna in the 26th minute.
  • • Y. Vertessen equalized for Salzburg just seven minutes later, but Bologna went on to dominate.
  • • T. Dallinga and F. Bernardeschi added goals before halftime, securing a commanding lead.
  • • R. Orsolini sealed the victory in the 86th minute with another goal.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 20 N. Zortea (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 4 T. Pobega (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 21 J. Odgaard (M)
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi (M)
  • 24 T. Dallinga (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 82 M. Franceschelli
  • 2 E. Holm
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 9 S. Castro
  • 16 N. Casale
  • 30 B. Dominguez
  • 41 M. Vitik
  • 80 G. Fabbian

Red Bull Salzburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schlager (G)
  • 22 S. Lainer (D)
  • 23 J. Gadou (D)
  • 2 J. Rasmussen (D)
  • 3 A. Terzic (D)
  • 49 M. K. Yeo (M)
  • 18 M. Bidstrup (M)
  • 5 S. Diabate (M)
  • 7 C. Bischoff (M)
  • 20 E. Baidoo (F)
  • 11 Y. Vertessen (F)

Substitutes

  • 92 S. Hamzic
  • 13 F. Kratzig
  • 15 M. Diambou
  • 19 K. Konate
  • 21 P. Ratkov
  • 25 O. Lukic
  • 27 K. Alajbegovic
  • 37 T. Trummer
  • 43 E. Aguilar
  • 44 J. Schuster

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    26' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Odgaard
  2. Red Bull Salzburg
    33' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Vertessen · Assist: E. Baidoo
  3. Red Bull Salzburg
    44' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Vertessen

    Foul

  4. Red Bull Salzburg
    46' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa Kounfolo Yeo

    Foul

  5. Bologna
    51' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Dallinga · Assist: J. Miranda
  6. Bologna
    53' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Bernardeschi · Assist: N. Zortea
  7. Red Bull Salzburg
    60' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moussa Kounfolo Yeo · On: P. Ratkov
  8. Red Bull Salzburg
    60' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Diabate · On: K. Alajbegovic
  9. Red Bull Salzburg
    66' Red Bull Salzburg Var · Goal cancelled
    P. Ratkov
  10. Bologna
    69' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: B. Dominguez
  11. Bologna
    69' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Torbjørn Heggem · On: Martin Vitík
  12. Bologna
    69' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Odgaard · On: G. Fabbian
  13. Red Bull Salzburg
    74' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Bischoff · On: O. Lukic
  14. Red Bull Salzburg
    74' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Vertessen · On: E. Aguilar
  15. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Pobega · On: N. Moro
  16. Red Bull Salzburg
    81' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Baidoo · On: K. Konate
  17. Bologna
    86' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Orsolini · Assist: S. Castro

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Red Bull Salzburg
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 30 9
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 435 421
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 14 4
xG 3.84 2.00
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 352 341
Shots Inside Box 26 8
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Odgaard set Bologna on course for victory and gave them a vital momentum boost.
  • ▸ T. Dallinga's and F. Bernardeschi's quick goals in the 51st and 53rd minutes respectively effectively broke Salzburg's resistance, shifting the game decisively in favor of Bologna.