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Lazio Edge Closer to Top Four with Nine-Man Cagliari Victory

Lazio Edge Closer to Top Four with Nine-Man Cagliari Victory

Lazio's relentless pursuit of Serie A's top four continued with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari on Monday. The match at the Stadio Olimpico witnessed a dramatic turn of events, with Cagliari finishing the game with nine men.Mattia Zaccagni emerged as the hero for Lazio, converting a crucial penalty in the 76th minute. His goal propelled Lazio to fifth place, just a goal difference away from the coveted Champions League positions. The victory marked Lazio's eighth win in nine matches across all competitions, putting them within striking distance of league leaders Napoli.Cagliari's hopes of an upset were initially boosted by Zito Luvumbo's equalizer just before halftime, canceling out Boulaye Dia's early opener for Lazio. However, their fortunes took a nosedive after Zaccagni's penalty.Yerry Mina's second yellow card for a seemingly innocuous foul on Valentin Castellanos sparked a chain reaction. Michel Adopo's furious protests earned him a second booking and a red card, leaving Cagliari with only nine players on the field.Meanwhile, Mario Balotelli made his long-awaited Serie A return for Genoa, who secured a vital 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Parma. Andrea Pinamonti's goal with 10 minutes remaining proved decisive, lifting Genoa out of the relegation zone.Balotelli, now 34, made his first Serie A appearance in four years as a late substitute. Despite limited playing time, he managed to pick up a yellow card in stoppage time. Genoa now sits one point above the drop zone, level with Parma, Cagliari, and Como.

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Lazio Thrash Como, Roma Snatch Victory Amidst Fan Discontent

Lazio Thrash Como, Roma Snatch Victory Amidst Fan Discontent

Lazio and Roma emerged victorious in their respective Serie A matches on Thursday, with Lazio crushing Como 5-1 and Roma edging out Torino 1-0.Lazio's Argentine striker Valentin Castellanos stole the show with a brace, including a penalty conversion and a clinical finish in the 81st minute. Spaniards Pedro and Patric added to the tally, while French under-21 striker Loum Tchaouna sealed the rout with his first goal for the club.Roma, under fire after a 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina last weekend, found some respite with a narrow win over Torino. Paulo Dybala, playing as a "false nine," broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, rounding the goalkeeper to slot home from a tight angle.Despite being booed by their own fans before the match, Roma's tactics paid off as they held on for the victory. Former Torino boss Ivan Juric, who joined Roma in September, will be relieved to have bought some time with this result.In the day's early match, Fiorentina continued their impressive form with a 1-0 victory at Genoa. German defender Robin Gosens scored against the run of play late in the second half, while former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea pulled off several crucial saves to earn the man of the match award.

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Inter's Title Party Overshadowed by Financial Uncertainty

Inter's Title Party Overshadowed by Financial Uncertainty

Inter Milan's Serie A title celebration was dampened by a 1-1 draw against Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday, as the champions prepare to lift the trophy amidst financial uncertainty.Inter's title triumph was sealed weeks ago, but the trophy ceremony will take place against an uneasy backdrop. The club faces a major debt deadline of around 395 million euros ($429 million) to US fund Oaktree, which must be repaid by Tuesday. If Inter fails to meet this obligation, Oaktree could take control of the club, similar to how AC Milan was acquired by Elliott Management in 2016.Inter's sporting CEO Giuseppe Marotta expressed optimism before the match, stating that the club was in a "solid" position. However, a banner in the stands read "Thanks Steven," referring to president Steven Zhang, suggesting that fans have doubts about Suning's future as owners.On the pitch, Inter struggled to find their rhythm against a determined Lazio side. Daichi Kamada gave Lazio the lead in the 32nd minute, and Inter failed to respond until Denzel Dumfries equalized in the 87th minute.The result was inconsequential for Inter's title hopes, but it highlighted the financial challenges facing the club. Inter has won seven trophies, including two Serie A titles, and reached two European finals since Suning acquired the club in 2016. However, the club's future is now uncertain as it grapples with its debt obligations.In other Serie A action, Sassuolo's 11-year stay in the top flight came to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Cagliari. Udinese snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw with Empoli in the 14th minute of stoppage time, securing their Serie A status.

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Juventus Reach Italian Cup Final Despite Second-Leg Defeat

Juventus Reach Italian Cup Final Despite Second-Leg Defeat

Juventus secured a berth in the Italian Cup final despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg of their semi-final against Lazio. The Turin giants advanced with a 3-2 aggregate victory, thanks to Arkadiusz Milik's late strike.Nursing a 2-0 first-leg advantage, Juventus found themselves trailing 2-0 on the night after Valentin Castellanos' brace. The Argentinian forward headed Lazio in front with a thunderous header from a corner and doubled their lead with a low shot into the bottom corner shortly after the restart.Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri responded by bringing on forwards Timothy Weah and Milik, and the double change paid immediate dividends. Weah's cross found Milik, who prodded home with his first touch on 83 minutes to settle Juve's nerves.The Turin side will now face either Atalanta or Fiorentina in the May 15 final, with the Florence outfit leading 1-0 before Wednesday's return leg."We suffered against a good side, so we're happy to be in the final," said Milik. "We know we have to play better in the final, and we know we can play better."Juventus are bidding to win the Coppa Italia for the 15th time and despite only two wins in 12 matches are third in Serie A."The great satisfaction here is to have reached this final, it will boost us for the end of the league where we still need a few points to qualify for the Champions League," said a relieved Allegri.

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Bayern Munich and PSG Advance to Champions League Quarterfinals

Bayern Munich and PSG Advance to Champions League Quarterfinals

Bayern Munich's resurgence under interim manager Thomas Tuchel continued on Tuesday as they secured a 3-0 victory over Lazio in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. The win, which sealed a 3-1 aggregate triumph, propelled the German giants into the quarterfinals and reignited their hopes of European glory.Harry Kane, Bayern's talismanic striker, proved to be the difference-maker once again. The England international opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a diving header, canceling out Lazio's first-leg advantage. He then doubled Bayern's lead in the 66th minute, tapping in a rebound after Thomas Mueller's effort had been parried.Mueller had earlier made it 2-0 on the stroke of halftime, heading in a Matthijs de Ligt volley. The German forward's goal proved to be a crucial moment, as it gave Bayern a comfortable cushion going into the second half.Lazio, who were bidding for their first quarter-final appearance in 24 years, struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match. Ciro Immobile's header just before halftime was their best opportunity, but it sailed narrowly wide.Bayern, on the other hand, were relentless in their attack. Jamal Musiala almost added a third goal seconds after Kane's opener, but his sliding shot missed the target. Leroy Sane also came close in the second half, but his shot was palmed into Kane's path for the third goal.The win provides a much-needed boost for Bayern, who had won just one of their last five matches in all competitions prior to Tuesday. It also eases the pressure on Tuchel, who will leave the club at the end of the season.Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain also booked their place in the quarterfinals with a comfortable 2-1 victory away to Real Sociedad. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show for the French champions, scoring both goals in a match that wrapped up a 4-1 aggregate victory.Mbappe's first goal came in the 15th minute, as he curled a fabulous strike into the far corner. He doubled his tally in the 56th minute, bursting into the box and beating the goalkeeper at his near post.Mikel Merino netted a consolation goal for Real Sociedad in the 89th minute, but it was too little too late to prevent PSG from reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in three years.

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