Lazio
Marco Baroni’s team confidently secured an away victory over Dutch side Twente in the previous round, with a final score of 2-0. This marked Lazio’s third consecutive Europa League win, a feat not achieved since 2017. The team has earned the maximum 9 points, claiming the top spot in the group.
It’s worth noting that the Italians share the lead with Galatasaray in goals scored (9) and rank among the top five teams in the tournament for goals conceded, allowing only 1 goal. Over the weekend, Lazio defeated Cagliari 2-1 at home and currently stands in fifth place in Serie A after 11 rounds.
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Porto
Vitor Bruno’s side achieved an important home victory in the last round, defeating German side Hoffenheim 2-0. This success was a breakthrough for Porto, ending a five-match winless streak in the Europa League (3 draws, 2 losses).
It’s also notable that, for the first time since 2014, the team kept a clean sheet during regular time in this tournament. With these 4 points, Porto climbed to 14th place in the standings. The team heads to Rome following a 4-0 home win over Estoril.
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