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Opening Weekend Wraps Up: Can Lazio or Roma Top the Table?
24 Aug
Summary
- Bologna and Lazio are set to conclude the Serie A opening weekend.
- A three-goal victory is needed for Lazio to join Inter at the top.
- Italy manager Roberto Mancini was in attendance at the match.
The 2026-27 Serie A season's opening weekend will conclude with the highly anticipated match between Bologna and Lazio. This game is crucial for Lazio, as a victory by a margin of at least three goals would be required to draw level with Inter Milan at the top of the league table after the first week of fixtures.
The atmosphere at the Stadio Dall'Ara was buzzing, with Italy's national team manager, Roberto Mancini, in attendance. His presence suggests a keen interest in the performances of potential Italian internationals on display, as the team prepares for upcoming Nations League matches.
As the match kicked off, both teams were looking to make a strong statement. Early play saw Bologna pressing Lazio in their defensive third, signaling their intent to control the game from the outset. The confirmed lineups featured:
Bologna (4-3-3): Skorupski; Zortea, Heggem, Helland, Miranda; El Azzouzi, Ferguson, Odgaard; Orsolini, Piccoli, Cambiaghi.
Lazio (4-3-3): Mandas; Marusic, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Pedraza; Dele-Bashiru, Rovella, Taylor; Cancellieri, Dia, Zaccagni.
