Bologna Reaches Coppa Italia Final, Faces AC Milan May 14

Bologna advanced to their first Coppa Italia final since 1974 after defeating Empoli 2-1 at home, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Giovanni Fabbian gave Bologna an early lead, with Empoli responding through Viktor Kovalenko before Thijs Dallinga secured the win late in the match. The result sets up a final against AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on May 14, marking the first-ever Coppa Italia final meeting between the two clubs. The winner of the final will earn a Europa League spot, unless already qualified for a major UEFA competition, and both teams will compete in the Supercoppa Italiana Final Four. Bologna, historically successful in Coppa Italia finals, faces a Milan side with a mixed cup record but greater recent experience in the competition. This final holds added intrigue, as the two teams will also meet in Serie A just days before their cup showdown.