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Lazio Loses Champions League Spot To Inter Millan
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.