Bologna x Milan - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a thrilling Serie A encounter at Stadio Renato Dall?Ara, AC Milan emerged victorious with a commanding 3-0 win against Bologna. The match, held on February 3, 2026, saw Milan display a clinical performance, efficiently converting their chances despite Bologna having a slight edge in possession.

The scoring opened in the 20th minute when Ruben Loftus-Cheek netted a superb goal with assistance from Adrien Rabiot. Loftus-Cheek?s right-footed shot from the center of the box soared high into the net, setting the tone for Milan. Not long after, at the 39th minute, Christopher Nkunku doubled Milan's lead by converting a penalty with a precise strike to the bottom right corner.

The second half started just as dynamically as the first ended, with Adrien Rabiot finding the back of the net in the 48th minute. Rabiot?s left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area ensured a comfortable lead for Milan, marking his own contribution on the scoreboard along with his earlier assist.

Overall, Milan's effectiveness in front of goal was evident, with 7 shots on target from their 10 attempts, reflecting an expected goals metric of 2.10 compared to Bologna?s 0.66 from 2 shots on target. This victory solidifies Milan's strong position in the league as they continue their campaign in the Serie A 25/26 season.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity. Nadir Zortea of Bologna took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The attempt was set up by Riccardo Orsolini.

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Opportunity wasted! Torbjørn Heggem from Bologna attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but sent it soaring over the bar. The setup came from Juan Miranda, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted! Torbjørn Heggem from Bologna attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The chance was set up by Juan Miranda, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Jonathan Rowe from Bologna took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't find the target.

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Opportunity wasted. Jens Odgaard from Bologna attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Jonathan Rowe.

AC Milan takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Bologna. Ruben Loftus-Cheek finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball high into the goal. The assist came from Adrien Rabiot.

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GOAL Milan: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Milan) scores!

Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores goal number 2 in the competition (21 matches)

Bologna 0, AC Milan 2. Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan successfully converts the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the bottom right corner.

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GOALMilan: Christopher Nkunku (Milan) scores penalty-kick!

Christopher Nkunku scores goal number 5 in the competition (17 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Nadir Zortea from Bologna attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Remo Freuler.

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Missed opportunity! Jens Odgaard from Bologna attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The assist came from Lewis Ferguson.

Bologna 0, AC Milan 3. Adrien Rabiot from AC Milan strikes with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, sending the ball right into the center of the net.

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GOAL Milan: Adrien Rabiot (Milan) scores!

Adrien Rabiot scores goal number 4 in the competition (16 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Federico Bernardeschi of Bologna attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Thijs Dallinga.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match