Bologna continued their impressive European campaign with a 2-1 away win against RC Celta in the UEFA Europa League on December 12, 2025. The Italian side demonstrated tactical maturity to overcome their Spanish opponents and strengthen their grip on a knockout spot. Bologna took control of the match early, scoring two well-crafted first-half goals to establish a commanding lead. Celta improved after the break and managed to pull one goal back, setting up a tense finale, but Bologna's defense held firm under pressure to see out the match result. The key focus was Bologna's midfield dominance in the first period, which allowed them to dictate the tempo. This victory moved Bologna to the brink of qualification, while leaving Celta needing results elsewhere to have any hope. The Celta coach conceded his team started poorly, while the Bologna manager was delighted with his team's away performance.