ACF Fiorentina secured a significant 2-1 away victory against Bologna FC 1909 at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on January 18, 2026. This crucial Serie A win, achieved with goals from Rolando Mandragora and Roberto Piccoli, was emotionally dedicated to the memory of their late President, Rocco Commisso, who passed away on the preceding Saturday. The mood in the Viola camp was sombre, but Commisso's family wanted the team to play as scheduled in his honour, with a minute's silence observed across all Serie A fixtures that weekend.

Bologna, led by coach Paolo Vanoli who was serving a touchline ban, had recently ended a negative streak with a victory over Verona. The Rossoblu faced Fiorentina with several key players unavailable: Moise Kean, Edin Dzeko, and Tariq Lamptey were injured, while Jhon Lucumi and Federico Bernardeschi were sidelined. Niccolò Cambiaghi returned from suspension after his ban was halved, but Martin Vitik pulled out in the warm-up, replaced by Nicolò Casale.

Despite the difficult context and the mourning, ACF Fiorentina delivered a performance inspired by their desire to honour their President. The goals from Mandragora and Piccoli proved decisive, securing all three points for the Viola. The team's determination was evident throughout the match, culminating in a victory that carried deep emotional significance beyond the league standings. David de Gea of ACF Fiorentina was notably seen wearing a shirt in memory of the late president Rocco Commisso during the match.

This victory not only provided valuable Serie A points but also served as a poignant tribute to Rocco Commisso. The team demonstrated resilience and unity, transforming their grief into motivation to achieve a result that would have made their President proud. The success against Bologna will be remembered as a moment of great strength and dedication from the entire Viola family.