Match report

Bologna Defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-0 in Europa League

Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv
0–3
FT
Bologna
Bologna
Jan 29, 2026

Bologna stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 3-0 victory. The Italian side took control early and maintained their lead through strong defense and strategic substitutions, while Maccabi struggled to find an answer.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna scored three goals against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • • J. Rowe opened the scoring for Bologna in the 35th minute with an assist from N. Moro.
  • • R. Orsolini doubled Bologna's lead in the 47th minute, assisted by N. Zortea.
  • • T. Pobega sealed the win for Bologna with a goal in the 90th minute.
  • • Maccabi Tel Aviv had two yellow cards and multiple substitutions but could not break through Bologna’s defense.

Lineups

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 O. Melika (G)
  • 41 I. Ben Hamo (D)
  • 13 R. Shlomo (D)
  • 4 Heitor (D)
  • 21 N. Ben Harush (M)
  • 28 I. Sissokho (M)
  • 23 B. Lederman (M)
  • 3 R. Revivo (M)
  • 42 D. Peretz (F)
  • 10 K. Andrade (F)
  • 19 E. Madmon (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 S. Saadia
  • 90 R. Mishpati
  • 6 T. Asante
  • 15 Y. Malede
  • 29 H. Varela
  • 30 I. Noy
  • 34 S. Abu Farhi
  • 36 I. Shahar
  • 52 I. Weinberg
  • 59 L. Asres
  • 60 I. Ben Simon
  • 77 O. Davida

Bologna

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Skorupski (G)
  • 20 N. Zortea (D)
  • 41 M. Vitik (D)
  • 16 N. Casale (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (F)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)
  • 11 J. Rowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Ravaglia
  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 2 E. Holm
  • 4 T. Pobega
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi
  • 14 T. Heggem
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi

Timeline

  1. Maccabi Tel Aviv
    15' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow Card
    R. Shlomo

    Foul

  2. Bologna
    21' Bologna Var · Goal cancelled
    R. Orsolini
  3. Bologna
    35' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rowe · Assist: N. Moro
  4. Bologna
    47' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Orsolini · Assist: N. Zortea
  5. Maccabi Tel Aviv
    51' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Shlomo · On: Tyrese Asante
  6. Maccabi Tel Aviv
    51' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Andrade · On: H. Varela
  7. Bologna
    52' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rowe · On: F. Bernardeschi
  8. Maccabi Tel Aviv
    67' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Madmon · On: I. Ben Simon
  9. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Castro · On: T. Dallinga
  10. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: N. Cambiaghi
  11. Bologna
    77' Bologna Var · Penalty cancelled
    N. Zortea
  12. Maccabi Tel Aviv
    78' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ben Hamo · On: I. Shahar
  13. Maccabi Tel Aviv
    78' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Peretz · On: O. Davida
  14. Bologna
    85' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Moro · On: T. Pobega
  15. Bologna
    85' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Ferguson · On: J. Odgaard
  16. Bologna
    90' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Pobega

Match Stats

Stat Maccabi Tel Aviv Bologna
Fouls 16 21
Pass Accuracy 76% 88%
Offsides 2 8
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 24
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 334 486
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 1 11
xG 0.86 3.28
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 253 426
Shots Inside Box 4 17
Saves 9 1
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bologna's early goal by J. Rowe in the 35th minute set the tone for a strong performance.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Bologna's goal via VAR did not deter them from securing their lead with two more goals.
  • ▸ T. Pobega’s late goal in the 90th minute sealed Bologna's victory, ensuring they maintained control throughout the match.