Milan heads into the Coppa Italia final with confidence soaring after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Bologna at San Siro. The Rossoneri came from behind, overturning Orsolini’s opener with a second-half blitz led by Gimenez, who netted twice, and Pulisic.
The first half had seen Bologna dominate possession with cohesive team play, and their efforts paid off early in the second half when Orsolini curled in a trademark finish – his 13th goal of the season – staking his claim for a spot in the national team. Milan, missing the suspended Leao, initially struggled to break down the visitors, relying more on individual breaks than structured buildup.
Everything changed after the hour mark, when manager Conceiçao introduced Chukwueze, Walker, and Gimenez. Their impact was immediate. Chukwueze in particular became a constant threat down the flank, setting up Pulisic for the equalizer and laying the groundwork for Gimenez’s two clinical finishes.
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The win – Milan’s fourth in a row and ninth comeback under Conceiçao – brings them within two points of Bologna in the standings and keeps their European hopes alive. Bologna, meanwhile, may have seen their Champions League dreams slip away, especially with key players Ndoye and Odgaard sidelined.
Post-match, club CEO Giorgio Furlani addressed speculation about upcoming changes: “We’re looking for the right person to lead our sporting project, but the club is already working on the transfer market.” With a potential high-profile departure looming – reminiscent of Tonali’s 2023 move – all focus now shifts to the Coppa Italia final, a match that could define Milan’s season.
