Capello analyses Milan’s 3-0 win over Bologna: ‘Foolish not to consider the Scudetto’

Fabio Capello has had his say on Milan’s recent 3-0 victory over Bologna in Serie A, and suggests that it would be ‘foolish’ for Massimiliano Allegri’s side to not think about a fight for the Scudetto with city rivals Inter this season.

The Rossoneri claimed a dominant 3-0 win away against Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna at the Dall’Ara on Tuesday evening thanks to goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christopher Nkunku and Adrien Rabiot. 

What is even more impressive about Milan’s victory last night was the fact that they did it in the absence of Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Alexis Saelemaekers. 

Writing in his La Gazzetta dello Sport column, Capello described Milan’s victory as ‘dominant’ and said that he was impressed by the ‘ease’ with which the Rossoneri managed to get themselves in on goal. He added that Allegri’s side played with a lot of personality and that they seemed ‘immune’ from Bologna attacks. 

Capello also credited Mike Maignan, who has recently extended his Rossoneri contract, as well as the partnership of Adrien Rabiot and Luka Modric in midfield over the course of the 2025-26 season: “When they turn up, the whole team turns up,” he wrote. 

Still, Allegri feels that Milan might be selling themselves short by not aiming to rival Inter for the Serie A title. 

Massimiliano Allegri has insisted throughout the season that Milan’s only goal is to finish in the top four and secure a return to the Champions League for 2026-27. However, even though Inter have a five-point lead after 23 matches, Capello believes that Milan should be taking the fight to their city rivals. 

“Why not aim for first place?,” Capello asked. He explained that aiming for the Scudetto would not compromise the main goal of finishing in the Champions League spots, and suggests that it would be “foolish not to consider it.”