Bernardeschi Leads Bologna’s Comeback to Silence Celta’s Momentum
So, this match between Celta de Vigo and Bologna turned into one of those nights where expectations were sky-high… only to come crashing down. Celta had arrived at Balaídos buzzing after that huge win at the Bernabéu just a few days earlier. The mood was optimistic, the fans were energized, and even with the heavy rain pouring over Vigo, it felt like another strong performance was on the way. But instead, it was Bologna who took control and never really let go.
Right from the opening minutes, the Italian side imposed their style. Their pressing was relentless—man-to-man, aggressive, and constant. Celta, a team that usually enjoys having the ball and building from the back, found themselves suffocated. Pass after pass was intercepted or rushed, and even when they managed to cross midfield, it felt like they were running into a wall. Still, football can be unpredictable, and Celta struck first.
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The goal came from a brilliant moment by Swedberg, who has been in top form lately. He produced a sharp run on the right, completely fooled his marker with a quick change of direction, and then delivered a perfect ball across the box. Bryan Zaragoza arrived at the right moment and simply pushed it in. One chance, one goal. Celta were ahead despite Bologna dominating almost everything else.
But that lead never felt secure. Bologna kept pushing, creating chances, and forcing Celta into mistakes. Rowe nearly equalized after a miscue at the back, and Castro came even closer just before halftime, but Radu responded with a clutch save. The warning signs were everywhere.
The second half only deepened the trend. Bologna’s pressure intensified, and their confidence grew. They even scored once, though it was ruled out for offside. But only a minute later, VAR intervened again—this time to confirm a penalty on Pobega. Bernardeschi stepped up and calmly converted. Suddenly, the match was level, and Balaídos felt the tension shift.
Celta tried to respond with changes—Aspas came on, fresh legs appeared across the attack—but instead of lifting the team, one mistake sealed the night. Aspas misplayed a pass in midfield, Bologna pounced, and Bernardeschi, the standout performer of the match, finished the move with a composed strike to complete the comeback.
From there, Celta never really reacted. Their only attempt afterward flew into the clouds, and the match slipped away. Bologna walked off deserved winners, having dominated in shots, possession, and intensity. For Celta, it wasn’t just a loss—it pulled them away from the Europa League top-8 positions and served as a harsh reminder that momentum can disappear as quickly as it arrives.
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