Tottenham Hotspur and Lazio continued their perfect starts to the Europa League group stage with convincing victories. Tottenham edged past Ferencvaros 2-1, while Lazio routed Nice 4-1 at home. Elsewhere, Anderlecht secured a comeback win against Real Sociedad, and Olympiacos cruised past Braga.
Manchester United began their Europa League campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford. Despite taking the lead through Christian Eriksen’s stunning strike, the Red Devils were pegged back by a powerful finish from Sam Lammers. Elsewhere, Lazio enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv, while Galatasaray secured a 3-1 win against PAOK. Bodo/Glimt pulled off a surprise 3-2 win against FC Porto.
A group of Lazio fans were apprehended by German authorities for attempting to evade a police escort before their Europa League match against Dynamo Kyiv. The fans were found to be carrying knives, clubs, and other weapons, leading to their detention. This incident highlights Lazio’s ongoing issues with fan behavior, which has resulted in numerous sanctions for the club.
Rafael Leao came off the bench to score a brace and earn AC Milan a 2-2 draw against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Lazio, despite a strong start and a second-half comeback, remain winless in Serie A this season.
AC Milan’s shaky start to the Serie A season intensifies pressure on manager Paulo Fonseca, who faces a crucial match against Lazio this weekend. Meanwhile, Juventus enjoys a perfect record, Inter Milan awaits Atalanta’s challenge, and Roma seeks to rebound from a disappointing start.
Italian striker Ciro Immobile has bid farewell to Lazio after eight years, ending his tenure as the club’s all-time top scorer with 207 goals. Despite a challenging final season, Immobile emphasized his gratitude to the fans and his enduring love for the club, hinting at a potential return in the future.
Juventus secured their place in the Coppa Italia final after a thrilling 3-2 aggregate victory over Lazio. Despite losing the second leg 2-1, substitute Arkadiusz Milik’s late goal proved decisive, sending the Old Lady to the final showdown against either Fiorentina or Atalanta.
Juventus has secured a place in the Coppa Italia final after defeating Lazio 3-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2-1. Arkadiusz Milik’s late goal proved decisive for Juventus, which will now face either Atalanta or Fiorentina in the final on May 15.
Juventus hold a commanding 2-0 lead over Lazio heading into the second leg of their Coppa Italia semifinal on Tuesday. The Bianconeri are heavily favored to advance to the final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal between Atalanta and Fiorentina.
