Bologna stun AC Milan as Inter return to the top of Serie A

Bologna produced a stunning 4–2 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Wednesday, with Samuel Mbangula scoring a hat-trick to hand the hosts their first Serie A defeat of the season. Meanwhile, Inter Milan returned to the top of the table after securing a 2–0 win away to Venezia, setting up an intriguing Milan derby at the weekend.

Mbangula opened the scoring for Bologna inside the first eight minutes, but Milan responded through Alphadjo Cisse, who netted twice to give the home side a 2–1 advantage by half-time. The teenager first capitalised on a defensive error before producing a fine volley to put Milan in front. Bologna, however, refused to back down and continued to threaten after the break.

The match turned dramatically in the second half. Davide Bartesaghi inadvertently put the ball into his own net from a free-kick, bringing Bologna level before Mbangula struck again to restore the visitors’ lead. The forward then completed his hat-trick late in the game, sealing a memorable away victory and leaving Milan frustrated after their strong start to the campaign.

Elsewhere, Inter needed two late own goals to overcome Venezia 2–0 and reclaim first place in Serie A. Matías Moreno and Redouane Halhal both turned the ball into their own net in the closing stages. Inter moved level on points with Lazio at the summit, while Milan remained fifth after their first league loss of the season. The result gives the upcoming derby between the city rivals added significance.