His goal opened the scoring in Plzen, in a match that became epic due to the victory at the last minute (Isaksen) and with Lazio playing with nine men. This win significantly increases Lazio’s chances of qualifying for the Europa League quarter-finals. In the mixed zone after the game, Alessio Romagnoli didn’t hide his emotions speaking to Lazio Style Channel. This victory further boosts the team’s confidence, coached by Marco Baroni, following another comeback win against Milan in the league last Sunday.
“It was a beautiful night, a difficult match on a pitch that… Can I swear? An awful ball and an awful pitch… They used all sorts of tactics. They were fast, physically strong, and we struggled with their long balls. Winning with 9 men was even more beautiful. The celebration? It comes from what I feel for this shirt, what I’ve always felt and carry inside. This gives us the awareness that we can achieve great things, and we need all the support possible.”
This is a huge satisfaction for Romagnoli and Lazio, who are looking forward to their next Serie A home game against Udinese next Monday. They will aim to strengthen their ambitions for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. Next Thursday, at the Olimpico, Lazio will try to secure their qualification in the Europa League, despite being without Gigot and Rovella due to suspension. However, there is hope that Argentinian striker Taty Castellanos might return to the squad soon.