10.36pm
Bologna’s latest away from home: the data
Motta takes their fifth win in their last eight away games. He beat Lazio, Rome, Atalanta and Naples (plus Empoli.
10.19pm
Naples, the shocking data
Napoli is in a real crisis and there is one fact that captures the moment. The Azzurri became the worst Italian champions in the history of Serie A. Never has a team with the scudetto on its chest collected so few points in the season following the triumph. The record of belonging to the Turin team (after the Superga accident). In that season the Granata reached 41 points, but it was still the era of 2 points for a victory. With today’s calculation Torino would have reached 58 points.
9.58pm
Ravaglia’s words
“An important victory, we knew it would be a difficult match, but it was important to get the three points to continue chasing our dream. Now we are very happy, but we are waiting to be able to celebrate.” Thus the Bologna goalkeeper, Ravagliaafter the victory over Napoli.
9.44pm
Thiago Motta and the future
The Bologna coach does not answer the question about a possible renewal of the contract that binds him to the Emilian club. “You will know in due time”he simply tells the journalists in the press room.
9.23pm
Bologna’s calendar
The rossoblù, waiting to reach the Champions League mathematically (we have to wait for the result of Atalanta-Roma), will close the super season against Juve at home on Monday 20 May (8.45pm) and against Genoa on the 26th.
9.05pm
The Napoli calendar
The Azzurri will finish the season against Fiorentina and Lecce. Transfer to Florence on Friday 17 May (8.45pm). Closing at Maradona against Lecce on May 26th.
8.46pm
Naples in press silence: the director of communications speaks
The company’s director of communications, Nicola Lombardo, explained to Dazn that the decision was made by the coach and the players and that president Aurelio De Laurentiis took note of it. Lombardo apologized to the media and fans for the press silence which comes – he explained – at an undoubtedly very difficult and delicate moment.
8.41pm
Ndoye’s joy
“I’m happy with my goal, although for me the important thing is to give my best for the team. Obviously when the goal arrives I’m always satisfied: it’s a shame we haven’t scored much this season.”. These are the words of Dan Ndoye, Bologna winger, released to the microphones of Dazn, after the 2-0 victory against Napoli.
8.33pm
Thiago Motta on Zirkzee’s condition
“Zirkzee, we need to evaluate him calmly. He felt some discomfort in his left flexor”commented Motta. The Bologna striker is out due to injury. His condition will be assessed in the next few hours.
8.32pm
The words of Thiago Motta
“More than talking about the Champions League, my happiness is talking about the group. For the rest I don’t do the math, I put all my energy into enjoying this moment. Today once again we had a good performance, a great victory against a strong team. I’m happy for my boys and for the fans”. Thus, on Dazn, the Bologna coach, Thiago Motta, comments on Napoli’s success on the pitch.
8.18pm
Naples in press blackout
No Napoli member will speak in this post match. The defeat against Bologna at home weighs heavily, yet another of the season.
8.09pm
Bologna qualifies for the Champions League if…
If Roma doesn’t win against Atalanta, here’s Bologna in the Champions League. The rossoblù will just have to wait for the big match at the Gewiss Stadium. Tomorrow evening Thiago Motta’s team, in the event of a victory for the Bergamo players or a draw, could already celebrate the mathematical achievement of qualification for the most prestigious and important continental competition.
8.05pm
The ranking of Naples and Bologna
Another knockout for Napoli, still eighth with 51 points. The interesting ranking is that of Bologna, currently third with 67 points (66 for Juve with a game less). There’s very little left for the Champions League.
7.53pm
90’+4′ – The match ends: Napoli-Bologna 0-2
The match ends, Bologna celebrates 2-0 against Napoli.
7.46pm
88′ – Mazzocchi tries from outside
Bad shot from Mazzocchi from outside. Napoli is close to another defeat, the match against Maradona is in the final stages.
7.34pm
73′ – Problems for Zirkzee
Zirkzee outside and inside Castro. Muscle problem for the Bologna striker, very sad on the bench. His season may be over.
7.28pm
69′ – Osimhen tries, he’s out
Ngonge leaves and serves Osimhen: right-foot shot to cross, Ravaglia touches it and puts it in the corner. Super intervention by the Bologna goalkeeper.
7.24pm
65′ – Zirkzee close to 3-0
Nice move from the Bologna striker who accelerates from a tight angle with Juan Jesus who can’t hold him. Shot saved with the foot by Meret.
7.19pm
61′ – Saelemaekers appears forward
Saelemaekers scares Meret with a shot: save. Change for Calzona: Politano comes out and Ngonge comes in.
7.11pm
53′ – Ravaglia says no to Politano
Di Lorenzo unloads for Politano: he centralizes and kicks with his left foot, Ravaglia is good and blocks.
7.10pm
52′ – Anguissa from afar: high
Napoli try to play the game and attack with their heads down. Offensive action with the ball reaching Anguissa: very high ball.
7.04pm
46′ – The second half begins
We start again at Maradona, first ball for Napoli. No changes for the two teams.
6.49pm
45’+1′ – The first half ends
The first half ends in the wake of a protest by Osimhen for a penalty not called. Bologna ahead 2-0, more whistles for Napoli. Worth remembering is the penalty missed by Politano.
6.43pm
41′ – Lobotka dangerous
Lobotka tries from outside, the shot is only lowered at the last minute and the ball hits the top of the net. Good opportunity for the Azzurri.
6.40pm
38′ – Sparks on the pitch
Zirkzee-Juan Jesus, sparks between the two of them. Pairetto must arrive to restore calm.
6.35pm
33′ – Yellow for Kvaratskhelia
Kvaratskhelia he falls a bit yanked by Posch, but Pairetto doesn’t whistle. The Napoli player protests blatantly and gets a yellow card.
6.28pm
27′ – Olivera dangerous
Corner from the left and header by Olivera: the ball is just over, the Italian winger despairs. Napoli still reacted to the double disadvantage.
6.23pm
21′ – Politano misses the penalty
Ravaglia guesses the corner and penalty saved! Politano misses from the spot. Napoli-Bologna 0-2, the hosts fail to close the gap.
6.22pm
20′ – Penalty for Napoli
Osimhen on the ground, hit from behind by Freuler. Action started by Di Lorenzo with a cross from the right.
6.16pm
14′ – Boos to Maradona
Calzona tries to shake up his team after this terrible start. Lots of boos come from the stands.
6.14pm
12′ – Bologna doubles their lead with Posch
Incredible at Maradona, shock start for Napoli. Bologna doubles from a corner with a header from Posch. Napoli-Bologna 0-2.
6.12pm
9′ – Goal for Bologna with Ndoye
Cross from the left by Odgaard, deflection by Olivera and on the line Ndoye pushes it into the net. Rossoblù ahead after a good start.
6.07pm
5′ – Bologna immediately aggressive
The guests’ possession of the ball leads to Calafiori’s shot: weak left-footed shot that ends up wide.
6.01pm
1′ – Napoli-Bologna begins!
Maradona’s challenge begins: Thiago Motta’s team moves the first ball of the match.
5.55pm
Bologna, Thiago Motta: “We’re counting on Odgaard and Urbanski”
The statements of rossoblù coach to Dazn’s microphones: “What can Odgaard and Urbanski bring? I saw Jens well during the week. As a central striker he did very well, also playing as a right winger and will start. Since the first day of work I have seen Kacper well and sometimes he played because it was his time. Today’s match? Difficult, we have to defend ourselves well because we have a high quality team up front. Kacper is one of those players with great quality to play that type of game“.
5.49pm
Naples, Calzona smiles: Mario Rui recovered
The blue coach recovers the Portuguese for the challenge against Bologna. L’ex Empoli he was in serious doubt due to the flare-up of one gonalgia but he is fully recovered and will initially start on the bench.
5.45pm
Napoli, Calzona: “We trained well. Bologna was amazing”
The words of theblue coach to Dazn’s microphones: “The team trained well. I’m happy because lately I’m seeing commitment and application. I’m confident. What do I like about Bologna? In the meantime, we must congratulate the club and the coach because they are having an amazing championship. They have a young team, a clear identity and on the pitch you can see a team that all thinks the same way. This is thanks to the mentality instilled by the coach, so I like everything. But the thing that I like most is that there is a lot of youth“.
5.35pm
Napoli, Spalletti returns to his farewell: “I forgive, but I don’t forget”
Cryptic words from the technical commissioner from the National on the closing of the Neapolitan experience: “I had my reasons”. (HER WORDS)
5.30pm
Napoli without peace, Calzona loses a starter for Bologna
The blue they will challenge the rossoblù of Thiago Motta without a very owner. (THE DETAILS)
5.20pm
Aebischer before Napoli-Bologna: “It’s good for us to face the big teams”
From the relationship with Thiago Motta at the game of Maradonafundamental in Champions key: the words of the rossoblù midfielder. (LEARN MORE)
5.10pm
Napoli transfer market, PSG doesn’t give up on Kvaratskhelia: how much he is valued. All the figures
Ready for renewal in blue, but followed by PSG. And today he challenges the other genius Zirkzee. The Georgian ace returns to the starting line-up in attack with Osimhen. (READ EVERYTHING)
5.05pm
Bologna, Thiago Motta’s official team
BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Ravaglia; Posch, Lucumthe, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler, Urbanski, Aebischer; Ndoye, Zirkzee, Odgaard. All. Thiago Motta.
5.02pm
Naples, the official team of Calzona
NAPLES (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, Cajuste; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia. All. Calzone.
5pm
Napoli-Bologna on TV and streaming
The challenge between Naples And Bolognavalid for 36th matchday of Serie A to ‘Maradona’, will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. The match between the Azzurri and the Rossoblù it will be visible live in streaming only on DAZN. L’application of the same name it can be downloaded for free on PCs, smartphones and tablets, and accessible via a simple prior login subscription.
