Result  SK Brann 0 - 1 Bologna, Thursday 19 February 2026, UEFA Europa League Knockout Playoffs 

It's a celebration for Bologna after their victory in the UEFA Europa League Knockout Playoffs First Leg on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Brann Stadium in Bergen, Norway. The match concluded with a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal from Santiago Castro, who also managed to score in Europe after a goalless draw during the League Phase.

The second half did not see any additional goals, even though Italiano's squad generated chances through Orsolini and Dallinga. They had to be content with a 1-0 win, but they will have the return match at home on Thursday, February 26, at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium.

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👉 SK Brann 0 - 1 Bologna 🔴🔵  

⚽️   In the 9th minute, a goal by Santiago Castro with a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left, beating Brann goalkeeper Matias Dyngeland in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolò Cambiaghi. Castro's strong and accurate left-footed shot from a narrow angle found the net past Dyngeland with the first chance. The assist was provided by Cambiaghi, who had been anticipating Castro's run to help Bologna take the lead.





 



 

The Brann Stadium is set for SK Brann vs Bologna

A picture-perfect spot for some European action 🇳🇴💫#WeAreOnepic.twitter.com/6ETiZnYQl6

— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) February 19, 2026

Bologna official starting lineup against SK Brann

Credit via x.com/BolognaFC1909en

 



 



 



 

2025 – 2026 UEFA Europa League
Knockout Playoff First Leg

SK Brann 0 - 1 Bologna
Thursday 19 February 2026
Brann Stadium
Bergen, Norway

18:45

Referee: Rade Obrenovič SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Jure Praprotnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Tomaž Klančnik SVN
Fourth Official: Martin Matoša SVN
Video Assistant Referee: Alen Borošak SVN
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Asmir Sagrković SVN
UEFA Referee Observer: Neale Barry ENG
UEFA Delegate: Christian Kofoed DEN

⚽️  Goals:  9' Santiago Castro (B)

🟨  Yellow Cards:  14' Federico Bernardeschi (Bo), 30' Nana Kwame Boakye (Br)

✅  Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:

Brann (4-3-3): Dyngeland; De Roeve, Knudsen, Boakye, Soltvedt (78′ Dragsnes); Ingason (68′ Pedersen), Sorensen, Myhre; Mathisen (78′ Finne), Holm, Thorsteinsson (78′ Haaland).

Coach: Alexandersson.

🔴🔵  Lineup  Bologna (4-3-3): Skorupski; Zortea, Vitik, Lucumi, Miranda; Moro (74′ Sohm), Freuler, Ferguson (74′ Pobega); Bernardeschi (45′ Orsolini), Cambiaghi (86′ Rowe), Castro (45′ Dallinga).

Coach:   Vincenzo Italiano.



 

Click the video to watch SK Brann 0 - 1 Bologna highlights on Thursday, 19 February 2026

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