This could be AC Milan’s sixth Coppa Italia title (their first since 2002-03 season) and Bologna’s third trophy. For Bologna, this is a historic night: a victory would mark their first major trophy since the 1973-74 season.

AC Milan, looking to redeem themselves after a disappointing season, and Bologna, chasing glory, will both secure a Europa League spot for next season if they win the Coppa Italia. In Serie A, Milan currently sits eighth while Bologna is seventh, with both teams eager for European competition.

AC Milan holds the unfortunate record of most Coppa Italia final losses (9) and with 5 titles, trails far behind Juventus (15 titles) and Inter/Roma (9 titles each). Milan coach Ricardo Sá Pinto said: “This pressure is part of Milan’s history. We’re not afraid, we just have the adrenaline of a game that could bring us a trophy.”

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano stated: “This is a final Bologna hasn’t reached in 51 years. Thirty thousand fans will be at the Olimpico, many young people who have never seen the red and blue flag raised with a trophy. I hope this joy comes to them.”

One player is practically guaranteed to win: Davide Calabria, who is on loan from AC Milan to Bologna. He has played one Coppa Italia match for each team this season.