Bologna FC 1909 vs US Lecce

Bologna bounced back in style with a composed 2-0 home win over Lecce at the Renato Dall'Ara, shaking off their midweek Europa League disappointment with a controlled display that rarely looked in doubt. Remo Freuler opened the scoring on 26 minutes after a defensive mix-up let Orsolini in behind — his shot rattled the crossbar and the Swiss midfielder tapped home the rebound. Lecce had flashed a warning when Stulic found himself in space early on, only to roll a tame effort straight at goalkeeper Pessina. Orsolini then sealed it in the 92nd minute, finishing off a Bernardeschi assist for his eighth Serie A goal of the season. The three points lift Bologna back into eighth place as Vincenzo Italiano's side keep their European hopes alive ahead of a crucial second leg against Aston Villa. For Lecce, it was a fourth straight defeat, leaving Eusebio Di Francesco's side rooted in the relegation places with time running out.