Lazio Loses Champions League Spot To Inter Millan

Inter Milan Snatch Champions League Spot From Lazio

Inter Milan  is back in the Champions League spot for the first time since 2012 after a dramatic win at Lazio.

Inter Milan will feature in the #UCL group stage next season for the first time since 2011/12 after a thrilling 3-2 victory at rivals Lazio. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/wVh2J8OE5y

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 20, 2018

Naija News learnt that the Nerazzurri, who finished in the fourth and final Champions League spot with a draw, took the lead through Ivan Perisic’s own goal. Danilo d’Ambrosio equalised but Felipe Anderson restored Lazio’s lead.

Abbiamo rimesso l’INTER dove merita di essere! Grazie a tutti quelli che ci hanno sostenuto durante tutta la stagione, insieme abbiamo superato dei momenti molto difficili e alla fine è arrivato il nostro premio! Un abbraccio forte a tutti e sempre FORZA INTER 🖤💙 #LazioInter pic.twitter.com/y8oWAGh2al

— Matías Vecino (@vecino) May 21, 2018

Both Inter and Lazio finished equal on 72 points but Inter are ahead on direct clashes leaving Lazio fourth, five points behind Roma who beat Sassuolo 1-0 on Sunday.

Lazio go into the Europa League along with AC Milan who sealed direct access to the group stage with a 5-1 rout of Fiorentina, who finish eighth.