Italian Serie A: Sassuolo 0-1 Bologna. Bologna secured a narrow but vital 1-0 away victory over Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium on March 15, 2026, continuing their impressive push for European qualification. A solitary goal just after the hour mark was enough to separate the teams in a hard-fought Serie A contest. The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams canceling each other out in midfield. Sassuolo enjoyed more possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-drilled Bologna defense. The game's decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when Bologna broke quickly from a Sassuolo corner, and their forward finished a flowing counter-attack with a precise low shot. Sassuolo threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but Bologna's defensive unit, led by their commanding center-back, held firm under significant pressure. The home side's best opportunity came from a late free-kick that was tipped over the bar by the excellent Bologna goalkeeper. This result solidifies Bologna's position in the top six, while it leaves Sassuolo nervously looking over their shoulder towards the relegation zone. The Bologna manager hailed a "perfect away performance," and the Sassuolo coach lamented his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third.