Ten-Man Lecce Secures Serie A Survival, Lazio Misses European Qualification

In the final round of Serie A, Lecce secured a vital 1-0 victory over Lazio despite being reduced to ten men, confirming their Serie A status for next season and knocking Lazio out of European qualification contention. The only goal came from Lassana Coulibaly just before halftime, while both teams finished with ten players after red cards for Santiago Pierotti and Alessio Romagnoli. Lazio, who had faint hopes of a Champions League spot, needed not only a win but also for rivals Roma and Juventus to drop points, but their inability to score despite sustained pressure led to their failure to qualify for Europe’s top competition. Lecce’s survival contrasted with Lazio’s frustrating home form, having managed only one home league win in 2025 and six consecutive home draws prior to this match. The defeat ended Lazio's Champions League hopes, leaving them to settle for Conference League football next season, while Lecce, previously close to the relegation zone, escaped relegation with this result. The match was a dramatic end to the season, with both teams desperate for points but with very different stakes and outcomes.