The curse is broken! Federico Bernardeschi scores in European competition for the first time in 6 years

Tonight is a special evening for Bernardeschi.

Details: Tonight, Italian side Bologna are hosting Austrian club Salzburg in the fifth round of the Europa League group stage, and at the moment the score stands at 4-1 in Bologna's favor.

But beyond the impressive scoreline, there is another celebration for Bologna—the third goal against Salzburg was scored by 31-year-old winger Federico Bernardeschi, finally ending his European scoring drought that had lasted since October 1, 2019.

Before this goal, Bernardeschi last found the net in the Champions League back when he played for Juventus. Back then, Federico scored against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League group stage, and since then, the Italian's European goal drought began—a run that has finally ended tonight.

Bernardeschi joined Bologna from Toronto as a free agent. This season, Bernardeschi has played 15 matches and scored 2 goals.

Reminder: Had to wait 26 years. Bologna win their first away European match since 1999