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Brann's European Jinx: Italian Rivals & Past Heartbreak
19 Feb
Summary
- Brann's 0-0 draw with Bologna marks their only meeting this season.
- Brann lost all prior European matches against Italian teams.
- Bologna remains unbeaten against Norwegian opposition in Europe.

Brann's European campaign includes a single prior encounter with Bologna this season, a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Europa League. Before this match, Brann had a challenging record against Italian sides, losing both legs to Sampdoria in the 1989-90 Cup Winners' Cup.
Bologna boasts an undefeated record against Norwegian opposition in European competitions, having previously defeated Lyn and drawn with Brann. This marks Brann's first European knockout tie since the 2008-09 UEFA Cup.
In their last major European knockout appearance in 1999-2000, Bologna was eliminated by Galatasaray. Brann's Jacob Sørensen showcased strong defensive capabilities during the 2025-26 Europa League group stage, excelling in duels.




