
UEFA Europa League
5:45 p.mMarch 12, 2026
Round of 16
Referee: Sven Jablonski, Germany


bologna


AS Roma
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1.36
Expected Goals (xG)
1.36
Passing by
301 (77%)
Accurate passes
290 (79%)
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99
G
Mile Svilar
7.5
87
d
Daniele Ghilardi
7.7
5
d
Evan Ndicka
6.5
19
d
Zeki Celik
6.3
M
Wesley
61
M
Niccolò Pisilli
6.9
8
M
Neil El Aynaoui
6.5
2
M
Devine Rensch
6.6
F
Bryan Cristante (C)
F
Donyell Malen
97
F
Bryan Zaragoza
6.5
trainer
Piero Gasperini Gian

UEFA Europa League Ranking – UEFA Europa League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: 1/16 final)
Bologna and AS Roma played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League, with the substitutes making a decisive impact.
Bologna and AS Roma battled to a 1-1 draw in an enticing UEFA Europa League encounter on March 12, 2026. Federico Bernardeschi gave the home side the lead. Lorenzo Pellegrini then equalized for Roma, setting up a tense comeback.
Going into this knockout stage clash, both Italian clubs had strong European ambitions. Bologna looked to take home advantage. AS Roma looked for a crucial away goal to return to the Estadio Olimpico.
The match started with intense pressure. Bologna’s Juan Miranda was shown a yellow card in the 13th minute. Roma’s Wesley Franca followed with a booking just two minutes later. The first half was a tactical battle with few clear chances.
The half-time whistle blew with the score still goalless. Managers considered tactical adjustments. Bologna was looking for more penetration. Roma looked to unleash their attacking potential after the break.
The second period started quickly. Bologna player Joao Mario received a yellow card in the 47th minute. Just three minutes later, in the 50th minute, Federico Bernardeschi broke the deadlock with an excellent finish.
Bernardeschi scored for Bologna, guiding home an effort after strong set-up play from Jonathan Rowe. The goal fired up the home crowd and gave Bologna a vital lead in the tie.
Roma responded with renewed urgency and attacking substitutions. In the 71st minute, impact substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini equalized for AS Roma. He hid a clinical finish after receiving a precise pass from Donyell Malen.
The tie silenced the home fans and shifted the momentum to the visitors. Both sides pressed for a winner in the final twenty minutes. Bologna’s defense, however, has held firm against Rome’s late charges.
The stats highlighted a close game. Both teams finished with a combined expected goals (xG) of 1.36. Bologna have registered 11 shots in total with four on target, while Roma have managed eight shots in total with two on target.
Bologna had 52% of possession and Roma had 48%. Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar made three crucial saves. His interventions were vital for the Giallorossi to secure a draw.
This 1-1 draw leaves the UEFA Europa League tie perfectly set for the second leg. AS Roma got a valuable goal at home. Bologna will travel to Rome confident of progression, promising another enthralling encounter.

