Europa League: Bologna wins in Romania, Roma falls at the Olimpico.

On Matchday 3 of the Europa League, Bologna earned their first three points, beating Steaua Bucharest 2-1. Roma suffered another home defeat, suffering a devastating one-two at Vittoria Plzen and unable to recover. Dybala's penalty was in vain, and the match at the Olimpico ended 1-2 to the Czechs.

FCSB-Bologna 1-2

Bologna started strong and immediately took the lead. In the 9th minute, Freuler stole the ball in midfield and passed Dallinga in depth, who from a tight angle drew a perfect assist for OdgaardThe Danish striker makes no mistake and with a precise right-footed shot puts the Emilians ahead. Not even three minutes later the second goal arrives: Lykogiannis strikes on the volley from a corner, finding a deflection that puts Tarnovanu in difficulty, and Dallinga He pounced on the rebound to make it 2-0. A few minutes later, Orsolini squandered a great chance to seal the win, opting for a shot of his own rather than an assist for Dallinga, but Tarnovanu parried it. At the other end, Skorupski responded with a providential double save, keeping the Rossoblu goal intact. The Romanians attempted to get back into the game, but even at the end of the first half, the Polish goalkeeper was decisive, keeping out Thiam's low attempt with his foot.

In the second half, Orsolini came close to making it three again with a shot from the edge of the box that grazed the post. However, in the 55th minute, FCSB pulled one back: Birligea, a freshly substituted player, capitalized on Lucumi's indecision after a header from Vitik and beat Skorupski from close range. Moro attempted to respond with a shot from outside the box, while Cambiaghi attempted to create havoc down the flank. In the 67th minute, Dallinga found Odgaard, who unleashed a powerful but central shot, well saved by Tarnovanu. In the 71st minute, Dallinga nearly scored a second but was once again blocked by the Romanian goalkeeper. In the 82nd minute, Orsolini came close to scoring for the third time, but the post prevented his success. In the final minutes, Steaua attempted a desperate assault, but the Rossoblu defense held firm. Ends 1-2.

Roma-Viktoria Plzen 1-2

The first half opened at a blistering pace. After just a minute, Dovbyk moved inside and unleashed a powerful, but central, right-footed shot, well saved by Jedlicka. In the 7th minute, the Czechs responded with Adu, whose volley just missed the post. On the 15th minute, Soulé attempted a chance, but his right-footed shot from the edge of the area sailed high over the crossbar. In the 19th minute, Dovbyk passed to Soulé, whose low shot was met with a confident save by Jedlicka. Barely a minute later, Viktoria punished them. On the counterattack, Bring took advantage of a slip by Ziolkowski to enter the area and beat Svilar with a soft touch. Roma felt the blow and after two minutes, Souaré He had space from 25 meters and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot that found the bottom corner to make it 2-0. In the 33rd minute, Wesley broke through on the left and tested Jedlicka with a shot at the near post, then five minutes later, he sent in an inviting cross for El Shaarawy, who controlled and fired but hit Dovbyk, wasting a good opportunity.

The Giallorossi entered the second half with a different spirit. After seven minutes, El Shaarawy attempted a precise right-footed shot, but Jedlicka saved. As the play continued, Pisilli attempted a header but was stopped in the box by Jemelka's arm: the referee pointed to the spot. Dybala He stepped up to the penalty spot and calmly converted, scoring the 200th goal of his career in the 54th minute. The goal rekindled Roma's pressure. In the 62nd minute, El Shaarawy came close to equalizing with a curling right-footed shot that just missed the post. Gasperini brought on fresh energy, and the hosts' pressure increased minute by minute. Viktoria closed in on their own half, defending with order, while Roma poured forward in search of an equalizer. In the 86th minute, Bailey cut inside from the right and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot that went just wide. The score was 1-2.