Around 30,000 Bolognesi made the journey to Rome for the club’s first Coppa Italia final since 1974. They hoped it would be la sera dei miracoli — the night of miracles — the title of the aforementioned song by the late Lucio Dalla, arguably the greatest songwriter to emerge from Italy’s music capital.

The team coached by Vincenzo Italiano completed a remarkable run to the title, their first domestic cup since 1974

Bologna edged out AC Milan to win the Coppa Italia, their first major trophy since 1974. Dan Ndoye scored the only goal in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, latching on to a loose ball in the box before lashing a shot into the back of the net.