Before the match between Bologna and Lecce, the rossoblù fans expressed their discontent with the president of Milan, Paolo Scaroni, and the Lega Calcio. The protest arose because of the postponement of the match and the proposal to play the match despite the damage caused by the flood, decisions that were not well received by the Bologna fans. During the warm-up, the supporters made their voices heard with provocative chants and banners. An example of this was a banner that read: “Scaroni and Lega Serie A, f….., this is reality”. Furthermore, there were whistles during the Lega anthem while the teams lined up in midfield, accompanied by protest chants. This climate of tension characterized the pre-match atmosphere, highlighting the fans' disappointment with the decisions made by the management bodies.