Bologna misses out on Serie A top four after draw
Udinese's Martin Payero, center, fights for the ball with Bologna's Davide Calabria, right, and Michel Aebischer, during the Serie A soccer match between Udinese and Bologna at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, Monday, April 28, 2025. Credit: AP/Andrea Bressanutti
UDINE, Italy — Bologna held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A on Monday and a precious point in its bid to play in European competition next season.
Bologna dominated possession but goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski was made to work much harder than his counterpart.
The team was one point out of the top four Champions League qualifying places. Bologna played in the Champions League this season for the first time in 60 years.
Lazio could have replaced Bologna in fifth place but drew at home with Parma 2-2 from 2-0 down.
Lazio's point left it out of the top six European qualifying places on goal difference.
Pedro scored twice in the last 11 minutes for Lazio after Parma forward Jacob Ondrejka scored at the start of each half.
Parma ran its unbeaten streak to seven games, including six draws, to be five points from the relegation zone.
Udinese's Christian Kabasele, right, fights for the ball with Bologna's Jens Odgaard, during the Serie A soccer match between Udinese and Bologna at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, Monday, April 28, 2025. Credit: AP/Andrea Bressanutti
Meanwhile, in the fight to avoid relegation, Cagliari won at Hellas Verona 2-0 to replace the home side in 15th place and eight points from the drop with four rounds remaining.
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