Monday's matches of the 26th round of the Italian Serie A brought important decisions in the fight for European cups and relegation. Bologna defeated Udinese 1-0 thanks to a penalty from Federico Bernardeschi, moving up to eighth place in the table. Meanwhile, Fiorentina won the Tuscan derby against Pisa, leaving the relegation zone. However, the results are overshadowed by the dramatic injury to AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who underwent complex jaw surgery.

Bologna Climbing Up

A 1-0 victory over Udinese thanks to Bernardeschi's penalty allowed the team to advance to 8th place in Serie A.

Fiorentina Leaves Relegation Zone

Thanks to a goal from Moise Kean in the derby against Pisa, the Florence-based team escaped the direct threat of relegation.

Serious Injury to Milan Star

Ruben Loftus-Cheek underwent jaw surgery after a collision with the goalkeeper; he faces a multi-week break.

Inter Pulls Away from Rivals

Milan's loss to Parma (0-1) meant the leader from Milan now has a 10-point advantage over the runner-up.

The competition in the 26th round of the Italian top flight concluded with Monday's clashes, which significantly impacted the lower and middle parts of the table. In Bologna, the local team, led by Vincenzo Italiano, continues their good run, securing their third consecutive victory across all competitions. The only goal in the match against Udinese was scored by Federico Bernardeschi, who successfully converted a penalty in the 75th minute. This win allowed the team from Emilia-Romagna to leapfrog their direct rivals and currently occupy eighth place, approaching the zone guaranteeing European football. The rivalry between the clubs from Bologna and Udine has a long tradition, dating back to the beginnings of the Italian league, and both teams have for years balanced between aspirations to play in Europe and the fight for stability in the middle of the Serie A standings.Simultaneously, the highly prestigious Tuscan derby took place in Florence. Fiorentina, boosted by a recent 3-0 win over Jagiellonia Białystok in the Conference League, hosted Pisa. The match was decided by a goal from Moise Kean, which allowed 'La Viola' to draw level on points with Lecce and Cremonese. Paolo Vanoli's men thus escaped the relegation zone, marking a turning point in their previously unsuccessful league campaign. The match was extremely fierce and tense towards the end, but the hosts managed to hold on to their narrow lead until the final whistle. 2 miesiące — Ruben Loftus-Cheek's playing break will lastHowever, sports media are primarily focused on the drama of Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The English AC Milan midfielder suffered a horrific injury during the clash with Parma, colliding with goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi. The player has already undergone surgery for a broken jaw and alveolar process. His absence is estimated at about eight weeks, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming World Cup. The player himself posted images on social media showing the extent of the injury, while thanking the medical staff for their quick intervention. Milan's loss to Parma further increased their deficit to league leaders Inter to ten points. „It was a tough blow, but the worst is behind me. Thank you to the medical staff and fans for the support.” — Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Mentioned People

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek — AC Milan midfielder who suffered a serious jaw injury in the match against Parma.
  • Moise Kean — Scorer of the winning goal for Fiorentina in the Tuscan derby.
  • Federico Bernardeschi — Scorer of the penalty goal for Bologna in the match against Udinese.
  • Vincenzo Italiano — Bologna coach, praised for the team's recent results.