Match report
Bologna Secures UEFA Europa League Win Against Brann, 1-0
Brann
0–1
FT
Bologna
Feb 19, 2026
Bologna secured a hard-fought victory over Brann at the Brann Stadion in the UEFA Europa League, with S. Castro netting the only goal of the game in the ninth minute to seal the 1-0 win.
Key Facts
- • S. Castro scored for Bologna at the 9th minute.
- • N. Cambiaghi provided an assist for the winning goal.
- • F. Bernardeschi and N. Boakye received yellow cards in the match.
- • Brann made multiple substitutions, including K. Ingason and T. Pedersen.
Lineups
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
- 20 Vetle Winger Dragsnes
- 11 Bård Finne
- 32 Markus Haaland
- 12 Simen Vidtun Nilsen
- 24 Mathias Engevik Klausen
- 43 Rasmus Holten
- 40 Jesper Nerhus Eikrem
- 41 Lars Remmem
- 27 Mads Berg Sande
Bologna
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Łukasz Skorupski (G)
- 20 Nadir Zortea (D)
- 41 Martin Vitík (D)
- 26 Jhon Lucumí (D)
- 33 Juan Miranda (D)
- 19 Lewis Ferguson (M)
- 8 Remo Freuler (M)
- 6 Nikola Moro (M)
- 10 Federico Bernardeschi (F)
- 9 Santiago Castro (F)
- 28 Nicolò Cambiaghi (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Riccardo Orsolini
- 24 Thijs Dallinga
- 4 Tommaso Pobega
- 23 Simon Sohm
- 11 Jonathan Rowe
- 13 Federico Ravaglia
- 25 Massimo Pessina
- 14 Torbjørn Heggem
- 16 Nicolò Casale
- 17 João Mário
- 21 Jens Odgaard
- 30 Benjamín Domínguez
Timeline
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9' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalS. Castro · Assist: N. Cambiaghi
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14' Bologna Card · Yellow CardF. Bernardeschi
Foul
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30' Brann Card · Yellow CardN. Boakye
Foul
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Castro · On: T. Dallinga
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: R. Orsolini
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69' Brann subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Ingason · On: T. Pedersen
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75' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Ferguson · On: Simon Sohm
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75' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Moro · On: T. Pobega
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79' Brann subst · Substitution 2Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: B. Finne
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79' Brann subst · Substitution 3Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: M. Haaland
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79' Brann subst · Substitution 4Off: Joachim Soltvedt · On: V. Dragsnes
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87' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Cambiaghi · On: J. Rowe
Match Stats
| Stat | Brann | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 67% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 4 | 13 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 570 | 295 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | 0.50 | 0.81 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 457 | 197 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bologna took an early lead through S. Castro's goal at 9th minute, setting a defensive stance for the rest of the match.
- ▸ Brann increased their attacking efforts in the second half but could not find the equalizer despite multiple substitutions.