Lazio’s Brave Comeback Falls Short as Europa League Dream Ends on Penalties
Lazio bowed out of the UEFA Europa League in dramatic fashion tonight, despite a spirited 3-1 win over Bodø/Glimt at the Stadio Olimpico. The victory brought the aggregate score to 3-3, but the Italian side was ultimately eliminated after losing the penalty shootout.
Goals from Taty Castellanos, Tijjani Noslin, and Boulaye Dia sparked hope for the Biancocelesti as they fought back from a 2-0 first-leg deficit. However, Bodø/Glimt’s early strike from Andreas Helmersen forced extra time, and neither side could find a breakthrough in the additional 30 minutes.
In the end, it was the Norwegian visitors who held their nerve in the shootout, bringing Lazio’s European campaign to a heartbreaking close.
Match Highlights:
Final Score: Lazio 3–1 Bodø/Glimt (Aggregate: 3–3, Bodø/Glimt win on penalties)
Lazio Goals: Castellanos, Noslin, Dia
Bodø/Glimt Goal: Helmersen
Lazio’s exit from Europe now shifts full focus to their Serie A campaign, as they aim to secure continental football for next season.
