Bologna 1-2 Fiorentina – De Gea & Vanoli lead Commisso tributes after inspired win

Key Highlights

• (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/)On the pitch, Fiorentina impressed in the first half, controlling the game and taking their chances, while Vanoli felt the second half required better management. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We played a great first half, making very few mistakes.
• In the second half we suffered more and need to improve in how aggressively we win the ball back,” he explained. ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 07: ACF Fiorentina head coach Paolo Vanoli during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on January 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy.
• (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/)Bologna 1-2 Fiorentina – After Vanoli, De Gea & Piccoli pay respects to CommissoGoalkeeper David De Gea also paid tribute on social media, writing: “We fought for the history of this club and for those who represented it with the utmost respect.
• For you, President.”View this post on InstagramRoberto Piccoli echoed that sentiment on DAZN. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We dedicate this win to our president.
• He was an exceptional person who gave us incredible human values,” he said, before praising the team’s overall performance despite late pressure from Bologna. The victory marks another step forward for Fiorentina, who continue to build momentum while honouring the legacy of their late president.