Milan secured victory in the first of their two matches against Bologna scheduled within five days, winning 3-1 at San Siro. The two teams are set to meet again on Wednesday in Rome for the Coppa Italia.
This win marks coach Conceicao`s fourth consecutive victory, a result that severely dents Bologna`s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. The tactical changes and substitutions made by the Portuguese manager in the final half hour proved crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
With this result, Milan closes the gap, now trailing fourth place by just 3 points in the league standings.