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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
โก Intensity
68
โ๏ธ Balance
42
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
60
Mbappรฉ breaks El Clรกsico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Fikayo Tomori
45'+1 Alexis Saelemaekers
HT
46' โ S. Pavlovic โK. De Winter
55' โ M. Maignan โP. Terracciano
61' L. Modric (A. Saelemaekers)
โ C. Lykogiannis โJ. Miranda 62'
โ G. Fabbian โF. Bernardeschi 63'
65' โ R. Loftus-Cheek โC. Pulisic
65' โ Y. Fofana โS. Ricci
Juan Miranda 73'
โ R. Orsolini โJ. Odgaard 74'
โ N. Cambiaghi โJ. Rowe 74'
โ S. Castro โT. Dallinga 83'
85' โ S. Gimenez โC. Nkunku
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
56
Minutes
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Pavloviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Alexis Saelemaekers 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Youssouf Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Luka Modriฤ 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pervis Estupiรฑรกn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Adrien Rabiot 
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
27
Passes
20
Duels
Santiago Gimรฉnez
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
34
Minutes
Matteo Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koni De Winter 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Puliลกiฤ
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Christopher Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Valletta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
ลukasz Skorupski
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
58
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Nadir Zortea
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Torbjรธrn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumรญ
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
80
Passes
12
Duels
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Giovanni Fabbian 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lewis Ferguson
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
102
Passes
10
Duels
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Nicolรฒ Cambiaghi
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ukko Happonen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bodin Tomaลกeviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitรญk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamรญn Domรญnguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 05/14/2025 | AC Milan | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 05/09/2025 | AC Milan | 3 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 02/27/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 01/27/2024 | AC Milan | 2 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 08/21/2023 | Bologna | 0 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
AC Milan Win
Bologna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
AC Milan
Bologna
AC Milan
Bologna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Modriฤ Masterclass Outshines Bologna's Possession Play
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. AC Milan secured a crucial three points at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza as defensive discipline and a moment of veteran brilliance overcame Bologna's territorial dominance.
Tactical Stalemate and Territorial Control
The match began with a fascinating tactical setup where Bologna surprisingly dominated possession, controlling 61% of the ball. However, their intricate passing patterns lacked the necessary penetration to break down a resilient AC Milan defensive block. The visitors failed to register a single shot on target throughout the encounter, highlighting a significant lack of Upset Factor despite their comfort on the ball. Milan, playing in front of a demanding home crowd, focused on maintaining a solid Balance, absorbing pressure and looking for opportunities through set-pieces. With 11 total corners in the match, the air was thick with tension as both sides engaged in a high-stakes chess match in the middle of the pitch.
The Breakthrough at San Siro
The defining moment arrived in the 61st minute, disrupting the equilibrium of the game. A swift attacking move involving A. Saelemaekers provided the opening for Luka Modriฤ to showcase his enduring class. The Croatian midfielder found space in the box and clinically finished to give the Rossoneri the lead. This goal forced the match into a new phase where the Stakes were heightened for a desperate Bologna side. Modriฤโs influence was undeniable, earning an 8.7 match rating by not only scoring but also providing two key passes that stretched the visiting defense. His ability to find pockets of space amidst the congested midfield proved to be the difference-maker in a tight affair.
VAR Intervention and Defensive Resolve
As the clock ticked toward full-time, the match Intensity surged. In the 88th minute, a major talking point emerged when Christopher Nkunku appeared to have won a penalty for the home side. The referee's initial decision was met with fierce protest from the visitors, leading to a crucial VAR review. The technology eventually overturned the penalty call, offering Bologna a lifeline in the final moments. Nevertheless, Milan's backline remained impenetrable, successfully nullifying every late cross and long ball. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for AC Milan, a result that propels them up the table and consolidates their pursuit of a top-four finish, while leaving the visitors to rue their inability to convert possession into genuine threats.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned an 88th-minute penalty awarded to Christopher Nkunku, preventing AC Milan from potentially doubling their lead late on.
What made Luka Modriฤ the Man of the Match?
Modriฤ scored the winning goal, maintained an 85% pass accuracy, and recorded an 8.7 rating as the game's creative hub.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Milan's Pursuit of the Scudetto at the Meazza
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. This match is a mandatory hurdle for AC Milan to clear if they are to sustain their legitimate title race ambitions.
The Setup
The campaign reaches a critical juncture as AC Milan welcomes Bologna to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Sitting comfortably in second place, the Rossoneri boast a Stars rating of 8.2, reflecting a squad brimming with elite talent like Rafael Leรฃo and C. Puliลกiฤ. While the Stakes score remains modest due to the early season context, the psychological weight of the title race is palpable. Bologna arrives with a fragile Form profile, having struggled to find consistency under pressure, leaving them vulnerable against a peaking home side.
Key Battle
Tactically, this encounter will be defined by the home side's high-octane offensive transitions against a compact defensive unit. Without individual match-ups provided, the focus shifts to a unit-vs-unit struggle: Milan's creative midfield engine vs. Bologna's defensive resilience. The visitors will rely heavily on J. Lucumรญ to anchor the backline, while Milan will look to utilize the pace of their wingers to disrupt Bologna's defensive Balance.
Our Prediction
Expect AC Milan to control the tempo from the opening whistle. The gulf in quality and momentum suggests a professional 2-0 home victory. Bologna may resist early on, but the individual brilliance of Milan's frontline should inevitably break the deadlock as the visitors' fatigue sets in.