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.

Lazio suffered an unlucky and ultimately irrelevant defeat to SC Braga, as they still topped the Europa League table in this opening phase.The Aquile were the only side already guaranteed a place in

Braga completes Europa League journey in 25th place, missing out on qualification to knockout phase playoffs - Anadolu Ajansı

Carlos Carvalhal finally dropped his charges against João Moutinho. He understood, after several poor performances, that he is by far the best midfielder in his team. Today, Moutinho was in charge of leading the team to an absolute miracle: defeat Lazio (the best team in the Europa League) and give the Arsenalistas some hope.

Lazio enters the last match of the Europa League group stage as the leader and only needs a draw against Braga to confirm themselves as the group leader. The Portuguese team, on the other hand, is

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.

On January 30, 2025 on the stadium's field in Portugal will be the match of the 8th round of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, in which the local Braga will host Lazio from Italy.

Lazio secures top spot in the Europa League despite a loss to Braga, who are eliminated due to goal difference. Fenerbahce survives to advance.

Thursday saw the conclusion of the group phase of the 2024/35 Europa League to finalise who advances to the knockout stage. Manchester United's 2-0 win at FCSB means they are the only club to come through the group matches with an unbeaten record and they go straight to the last 16.

Lazio enters the last match of the Europa League group stage as the leader, needing only a draw against Braga to confirm their top position. The Portuguese team, on the other hand, is 27th with