There Lazio prepares to face the Ludogorets at the Olimpico, for the fifth day of league phase of the Europa League, with the aim of achieving the fifth consecutive victory and consolidating the lead in the group. The Biancocelesti, fresh from a streak of five victories in the championship, are experiencing a moment of great form and confidence, as demonstrated by the latest victory against Bologna. Kick-off at 6.45pm. The precedents between the two teams, dating back to the round of 32 of the 2013/14 edition, smile on the Bulgarians, who won at the Olimpico and drew at home, eliminating Lazio.
HOW LAZIO ARRIVES – Lazio enters the match against Ludogorets on the strength of an impressive series of five consecutive victories in the league and a clear path in the Europa League, with four successes out of four. Baroni’s team, fresh from the convincing victory against Bologna, is going through an excellent moment of form, characterized by aggressive play, cohesion and the desire to dominate matches. The objective is to win the fifth consecutive victory in the group, a result that would allow the Biancocelesti to consolidate their lead and write a page in the club’s history, surpassing the record of four consecutive successes in Europe, achieved in the past by Eriksson, Pioli and Inzaghi . Baroni, aware of the importance of the match, announced a bit of turnover, also thanks to the absence of the injured Nuno Tavares and Castrovilli and the possible withdrawals of Zaccagni and Romagnoli. The use of Mandas in goal and Dele-Bashiru in midfield is probable.
HOW THE LUDOGORETS ARRIVES – Ludogorets, last in the group with just one point, arrives at the Olimpico with the need to reverse the trend in the Europa League, after a disappointing run, characterized by three defeats and a draw, with only one goal to their name. Despite the difficulties in the European field, the Bulgarian team dominates the national championship, leading the standings with seven points ahead of second. The match against Lazio represents an opportunity to redeem the dull European season and put the Biancocelesti in difficulty.