Bologna returned to the San Siro with a dramatic 4‑2 victory over AC Milan, securing their first Serie A win at the iconic stadium in more than a decade and handing the hosts their first league defeat of the campaign. The win was propelled by a hat‑trick from Belgian striker Samuel Mbangula, who is on loan from Werder Bremen, and it marked a rare setback for Milan’s new manager Ruben Amorim, who has not tasted a loss in Serie A since taking charge.
The match opened with Bologna’s Nadir Zortea setting up Mbangula in the 8th minute, who calmly finished from inside the box to give the visitors a 1‑0 lead. Milan’s response was swift: on‑loan Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson dispossessed Bologna defender Arthur Theate and delivered a cross that Alphadjo Cisse converted to level the score. Hutchinson then helped Milan go ahead in the 27th minute after a quick counter‑attack; Fikayo Tomori’s pass found Cisse, who slotted home his seventh goal of the season to give Milan a 2‑1 advantage.
Bologna’s manager Raffaele Palladino made a trio of changes at the hour mark, introducing Juan Miranda, Nicolò Cambiaghi and Martin Vitík. The fresh legs sparked a turnaround, with Davide Bartesaghi’s own goal in the 60th minute pulling Milan level at 2‑2. Mbangula then added a second goal, this time from a Miranda assist, to put Bologna back in front. The visitors’ momentum continued as they pressed for a late equaliser, but Francesco Camarda and Sankhoun Diawara both missed narrowly on the counter‑attack.
The decisive moment came when Mbangula finished off a cross from Odgaard in the closing stages, completing his hat‑trick and sealing the 4‑2 result. Milan’s attack was largely thwarted after the early lead, and the team could not find a way back into the game. The loss was a first for Amorim in Serie A, highlighting a challenging start to his tenure at the club.
With the victory, Bologna now boasts three consecutive away wins in the league, reinforcing their strong form on the road. Milan, meanwhile, will look to regroup after this setback, as they aim to regain momentum in the remaining fixtures of the season.