Parma's hopes of victory in the Emilia-Romagna derby were dashed by an early red card as they fell 2-1 to Bologna in Serie A on Saturday.
The match, played on November 7, 2026, saw Parma reduced to ten men early in the game, a turning point that ultimately cost the Ducali a positive result against their regional rivals.
Bologna capitalized on their numerical advantage to secure a 2-1 away win, leaving Parma to rue the disciplinary setback that shaped the contest.



