Lazio finished top of the Europa League group stage despite a 1-0 defeat at Sporting Braga on Thursday as the Portuguese side failed to secure a playoff spot.

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Lazio won the first ever Europa League opening League Phase, but while Roma will face FC Porto or Ferencvaros in the play-offs, there could be a Derby della Capitale in the Round of 16.This is the

Marco Baroni thanked Lazio players for ‘sacrificing themselves’ in unusual roles and securing top spot in the Europa League table, but shrugs off the prospect of facing Roma in the Round of 16. The Aquile were the only side going into the final matchday who knew their place in the Round of 16 was secure,

Lazio finished top of the Europa League group stage despite a 1-0 defeat at Sporting Braga on Thursday as the Portuguese side failed to secure a playoff spot. Braga opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Ricardo Horta fired into the bottom corner from Victor Gomez's cross.

Lazio are already sure of their spot in the top 8, but want to lock down the Europa League leadership against SC Braga with Pedro.It kicks off at the Estadio Municipal de Braga at 20.00 GMT.You can

Lazio must defend the top spot in the Europa League table but travel to Braga without many starters, including Matteo Guendouzi and with Mario Gila expected to start in central midfield. It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) in Braga, Portugal.