Bologna advanced to the 2025 Supercoppa Italiana final after a stunning penalty shootout victory over Inter Milan on Saturday in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia. The Rossoblu adn Nerazzurri battled to a 1-1 draw through regulation time at Al-Awwal Park, ultimately decided by a 3-2 scoreline in the tiebreaker.
Federico Ravaglia proved the hero for Bologna, denying Inter’s chances and setting up a highly anticipated final clash with Napoli.
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Bologna stunned Inter Milan in a penalty shootout to advance to the 2025 Supercoppa Italiana final. After a 1-1 draw through 90 minutes, Rossoblu prevailed 3-2 in the tiebreaker.
The semifinal clash at Al-Awwal Park on Saturday, December 20, 2025, saw Inter take an early lead through Ange Bonny and Marcus Thuram leading the attack.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Piotr Zielinski, and Nicolo Barella controlled the midfield for Inter. Just two minutes into the match, Thuram opened the scoring for Inter with a stunning volley, putting his side ahead 1-0.
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Alessandro Bastoni dispossessed Riccardo Orsolini and surged down the left flank. His cross found Thuram at the far post, who unleashed a powerful volley that beat the Bologna goalkeeper.
Falling behind early, Bologna responded with sustained pressure, creating a chance for Federico Bernardeschi. However, his attempt was thwarted by a crucial save from Josef Martinez.
Inter conceded a penalty in the 35th minute after Yann Bisseck was called for a handball while attempting a clearance. Orsolini calmly converted the spot-kick, leveling the score at 1-1.
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Riccardo Orsolini equalizes for Bologna. (Photo: REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane)
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The first half ended with the score tied. At the start of the second half, Inter were awarded a penalty when Bonny was fouled by Torbjorn Heggem, but VAR overturned the decision, ruling that Bonny had initiated the contact.
Lautaro Martinez entered the game in the 71st minute to bolster Inter’s attack, but his efforts proved unsuccessful. Federico Ravaglia denied Martinez’s attempt with a strong save.
With the score remaining 1-1, the match went to a penalty shootout. Inter only managed to convert two of their attempts, with Lautaro and Bastoni finding the back of the net.
Bologna secured a 3-2 victory in the shootout, with Ciro Immobile scoring the decisive penalty. They will now face Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana final. Inter suffered defeat, mirroring the semifinal exit of their city rivals, AC Milan.
 Ciro Immobile seals the win for Bologna in the penalty shootout. Photo: REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane |
Lineups
Bologna: Ravaglia; Holm, Heggem, Lucumi, Miranda; Moro, Pobega (Ferguson 75′); Orsolini (Cambiaghi 63′), Odgaard (Fabbian 75′), Bernardeschi (Rowe 40′); Castro (Immobile 75′)
Inter Milan: Josef Martinez; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Luis Henrique (Diouf 71′), Barella, Zielinski (Sucic 86′), Mkhitaryan (Frattesi 71′), Dimarco; Bonny, Thuram (MartÃnez 71′)
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