Stadio Olimpico Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Claudio Lotito and Maurizio Sarri aren’t seeing eye to eye in the current transfer market window, as Lazio have been largely inactive in the past few weeks.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Udinese: Dire Defensive Showing Costs Lazio

March 12, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

The fog won't lift for the Aquile as they fall to a third straight loss in 10 days at home against Udinese. A dire defensive showing cost the Biancocelesti in Rome this evening under the Olimpico lights.

Luis Alberto continues to be linked with a move to Spain, with Cadiz being the latest team trying to sign him, but Lazio have clear ideas about his future.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Milan: Red Mist Descends vs Rossoneri

March 1, 2024 Davide Kociu AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lazio - Milan opened the 27th matchday of Serie A this Friday night and the Rossoneri eventually overcame the capital outfit 0-1. Red mist descended for the home side in injury time as they finished the game with 8 players.

Provedel has earned plaudits from far and wide following his historic equalizer against Atleti, with a decent premium in store for the Lazio shotstopper.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Bologna: Provedel’s Moment of Panic

February 18, 2024 Davide Kociu Bologna, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Biancocelesti returned to Serie A action this afternoon vs Bologna who are the surprise of the season so far, forcing their way into the top four discussion. They conquered the Stadio Olimpico today with a 2-1 come from behind win. Quite the let down for the Olimpico faithful.

As president Claudio Lotito stated a few times, Lazio don’t want to lose Felipe Anderson gratis, as his contract expires on July 30th, 2024.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Lecce: Felipe Fires Lazio to Victory

January 14, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Lecce, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Lazio welcomed Lecce to Rome this afternoon. Few chances caused problems for either defence and the Aquile held on for a 1-0 win courtesy of Felipe Anderson.

Lazio have had issues on both ends to open the season. After keeping 22 clean sheets in 2022/2023, they are still at zero after five games.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Roma: Zaccagni Settles the Derby From the Spot

January 10, 2024 Davide Kociu Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Roma

It doesn't get much bigger then a knock-out derby in Rome and that's what the Coppa Italia gave us to start off this Wednesday double header as Mattia Zaccagni settles the Derby from the spot.

Agent Mario Giuffredi continues to needle Lazio even though Mattia Zaccagni spoke clearly about his desire to stay at the club in a recent interview.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Frosinone: Castellanos Creates the Comeback

December 29, 2023 Davide Kociu Frosinone, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A's festive Friday night- For the first time since the eighth of May 2016 the Biancocelesti would have to take to the field without stalwarts Luis Alberto, Ciro Immobile or the recently departed Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in Serie A. Quite a remarkable statistic.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Inter: Marusic’s Mishap

December 17, 2023 Davide Kociu Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter were on top of the table by one point coming into this game and their mission was to extend this lead to four points by capitalising on Juventus' 1-1 draw away to Genoa under the Friday night lights. However the Nerazzurri hadn't beaten Lazio away since 2018. That changed tonight though.

Matteo Guendouzi joined Lazio last summer after a protracted negotiation with Olympique Marseille. However, he disclosed that his choice was clear.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Genoa: Guendouzi Gets Off the Mark

December 6, 2023 Davide Kociu Coppa Italia, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings

The Coppa Italia round of 16 began tonight in Rome as Lazio hosted Genoa. Matteo Guendouzi met a Luca Pellegrini cross after 5 minutes and finished neatly into the corner. This proved to be the only goal of the game as the Biancocelesti won 1-0 and Guendouzi got his first Lazio goal.

Pedro has been playing at a high level since he completed a rare crosstown switch from Roma to Lazio. He has entered the final months of his contract,

Lazio Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Isaksen Impresses as Pedro Pounces

December 2, 2023 Davide Kociu Cagliari, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

After securing knockout Champions League football in the new year Lazio lined out against Cagliari in the 14th round of this season's Serie A. Pedro got on the score sheet after just eight minutes and this proved to be the decisive goal as the home side just about held on for a 1-0 win.

Ciro Immobile came off the bench late against Fiorentina but took center stage following a rough stretch with a clutch PK.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Celtic: Ciro the Hero Reigns in Rome

November 28, 2023 Davide Kociu Celtic Glasgow, Champions League, European Cups, International Football, Lazio, Player Ratings

Lazio went down 2-1 to Salernitana at the weekend and were in need of a win. Ciro Immobile was brought on with half an hour left and pounced on two chances in three minutes to ensure Lazio’s 2-0 victory. An important three points for the standings and morale as Ciro the hero reigns tonight in Rome.

Maurizio Sarri gave a brief speech to the players before handing over his resignation and leaving the Formello training center for good.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Roma: Derby Stalemate

November 12, 2023 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Derby della Capitale took place at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. After both sets of Ultras showed off their Tifos in the stands Jose Mourinho's Roma side took on Maurizio Sarri's Lazio. Both sides battled over the 90 minutes but neither could find the magic touch to get all three points.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Feyenoord: Immobile Keeps the Dream Alive

November 8, 2023 Davide Kociu Champions League, European Cups, International Football, Lazio, Player Ratings

Lazio’s Champions League fate hung in the balance tonight as group leaders Feyenoord travelled to the eternal city. Here's how Maurizio Sarri's men got on in their first big game of the week.

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