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Lazio's Last-Minute Victory Boosts Champions League Hopes

5/4/2025

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Lazio clinched a thrilling 1-0 win over Empoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani, thanks to Boulaye Dia's lightning-fast goal just a minute in. The match turned tense as both sides were reduced to ten men following red cards for Lorenzo Colombo and Elseid Hysaj. This victory bolsters Lazio's Champions League aspirations, while Empoli's fight against relegation intensifies, sitting just two points from safety.

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Lazio clinched a thrilling 1-0 win over Empoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani, thanks to Boulaye Dia's lightning-fast goal just a minute in. The match turned tense as both sides were reduced to ten men following red cards for Lorenzo Colombo and Elseid Hysaj. This victory bolsters Lazio's Champions League aspirations, while Empoli's fight against relegation intensifies, sitting just two points from safety.