Lazio played out European Cup chance against decimated LECCE!

Lazio played out European Cup chance against decimated LECCE!

In a dramatic final of Serie A on May 25, 2025, Lazio Rome lost 0-1 in the local Stadio Olimpico against the US Lecce. The victory secured Lecce in the highest Italian division, while Lazio missed the desired place in the European Cup, much to disappoint fans.

The game started quite an eventlessly before it took off shortly before half -time. In the 43rd minute, Lassana Coulibaly Lecce brought the lead with a clever goal. After winning the ball and a precise combination with Nikola Krstovic, the ball found its way online. Lecce did not seem to last long, because in added time in the first half (45.+2) Balthazar Pierret received a traffic light card for a tactical foul and had to leave the field. In the second half, the guests were only too tenth on the pitch.

a tough game

Although Lazio tried to equalize, Lecce showed a remarkable defensive performance that was withstanding the printing of the home side. In the 90th+3 minute, Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli was expelled for a foul against Mohamed Kaba with a red map of the field, which further tightened the situation for Lazio.

With the result, the Romans built the chance to play internationally. In the parallel game, Hellas Verona won 2-1 against Empoli, which sealed the relegation of the club from Tuscany. The last matchday of the 2024/25 season was shaped by highs and lows, both for Lecce, which celebrated the relegation, as well as for Lazio, which sank into the disappointment of the missed European Cup participation.

lineup and team news

Before the game, Lazio was dependent on some key players without Patric and Manuel Lazzari. Mattia Zaccagni and Luca Pellegrini were out of the lock, but Pellegrini did not start. Nuno Tavares, who was fit, played in defense. The probable list of Lazio was 4-2-3-1 : Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos.

At Lecce, Wladimiro Falcone were intended in the goal and a defensive line-up of 4-2-3-1 with Guilbert, Baschirotto, Gaspar and Gallo. In addition, Coulibaly and Ramadani provided stability in midfield, while Krstovic should set the dangerous accents on the offensive.

The last match day was therefore of great importance not only for the fans, but also for the players themselves. For Lazio, after many attempts to qualify for the European Cup, the next season remains an important challenge, while Lecce feels great relief with relegation. Further statistics on series A can be read on kicker.de