Bologna narrowly triumphed over Udinese in the Serie A Week 26 match on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Reggio Emilia. This victory marked the end of Bologna's home drought that had persisted since November. With this win, Bologna accumulated 36 points, inching closer to the European Zone, while Como holds the 6th position with 45 points. Udinese remains in 11th place with 32 points.

At the Dall'Ara, after a quiet first half, both teams came back onto the field with renewed energy, and the hosts, under Italiano's guidance, came out on top. In the 75th minute, Bernardeschi scored from the penalty spot after Castro was fouled, although his initial attempt was saved by Karlström. Bologna had already posed a threat in the 54th minute when Rowe's close-range effort was cleared off the line by Zemura.

Next week, Bologna will head to Pisa, while Udinese will welcome Fiorentina.

🔴🔵 Bologna 1 – 0 Udinese ⚪️⚫️

Bologna took the lead in the 75th minute when Federico Bernardeschi successfully converted a penalty with a left-footed shot, beating Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in the bottom left corner. The penalty was awarded after Jesper Karlström fouled Santiago Castro in the penalty area.



 



 



 

Bologna's Federico Bernardeschi has been named the Panini Player of the Match.

Photo credit via x.com/BolognaFC1909en

 



 



 

2025 – 2026 Italian Serie A Week 26

🔴🔵 Bologna 1 – 0 Udinese ⚪️⚫️
Monday 23 February 2026
Renato Dall'Ara Stadium
Bologna, Italy

20:45

Referee: MARCENARO
Assistants: ROSSI L. – LAGHEZZA
IV: MASSIMI
VAR: MARINI
AVAR: SOZZA

⚽️  Goals:  75' Federico Bernardeschi (B)(pen)

🟨   Yellow Cards: 62' Adam Buksa (U), 68' Juan Miranda (B)

✅   Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:

Click the video to watch Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese highlights on Monday, 23 February 2026

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