It is a very strange atmosphere at San Siro, where Inter celebrate the Scudetto against a Lazio side chasing Europe, but also fear the club will be repossessed within 48 hours.

It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.

The situation is surreal, as the Serie A trophy will be presented to the team after the final whistle, but all eyes are on the club owners in China.

Suning have until the end of Monday to repay the €395m including interest loan to Oaktree or see the club repossessed, just like Elliott Management with Milan and Yonghong Li in 2019.

As for the match itself, Simone Inzaghi has a full squad and uses his best XI, with Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Lazio are battling Roma for sixth place and Europa League qualification, although it could potentially still be the Champions League depending on what Atalanta do in Dublin.

Ivan Provedel returns two months after spraining his ankle, while Luis Alberto is also back in the squad following his disciplinary action.

Alessio Romagnoli is suspended, but there is a totally revamped attack with Daichi Kamada and Mattia Zaccagni supporting Taty Castellanos.

Inter vs. Lazio line-ups

Inter: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram

Lazio: Provedel; Patric, Casale, Gila; Marusic, Vecino, Rovella, Pellegrini; Kamada, Zaccagni; Castellanos

19-05-2024 17:00

MatchDay 37

San Siro Stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)

Inter

Lazio

vs

Season Analytics

Inter

Positions

Lazio

SEASON TOTAL

INT HOME

14

3

1

29

5

2

Last matches

10-05-2024		Frosinone	W	0 - 5
04-05-2024		Sassuolo	L	1 - 0
28-04-2024		Torino	W	2 - 0
22-04-2024		Milan	W	1 - 2
14-04-2024		Cagliari	D	2 - 2

28-04-2024		Torino	W	2 - 0
14-04-2024		Cagliari	D	2 - 2
01-04-2024		Empoli	W	2 - 0
17-03-2024		Napoli	D	1 - 1
04-03-2024		Genoa	W	2 - 1

1

7

Position

SEASON TOTAL

LAZ AWAY

8

2

8

18

5

13

Last matches

	2 - 0	W	Empoli		12-05-2024
	2 - 2	D	Monza		04-05-2024
	1 - 0	W	Verona		27-04-2024
	0 - 1	W	Genoa		19-04-2024
	4 - 1	W	Salernitana		12-04-2024

	2 - 2	D	Monza		04-05-2024
	0 - 1	W	Genoa		19-04-2024
	1 - 0	L	Roma		06-04-2024
	2 - 3	W	Frosinone		16-03-2024
	2 - 1	L	Fiorentina		26-02-2024

Simone Inzaghi is set to name a strong Inter side for their penultimate game of the season, at home to Lazio, who are expected to go without Luis Alberto once again.

As the confirmed Serie A champions, Inter’s business is practically done for the 2023-24 season, although Lazio could temporarily lift themselves above rivals Roma into sixth place with a win in the early evening.

After fielding a rotated side during their 5-0 win over Frosinone last weekend, Inter are tipped to return to arguably their strongest line-up. The only uncertainty is whether Denzel Dumfries or Matteo Darmian will start at right-wing-back.

Lazio will leave Luis Alberto out again after his recent disciplinary issues, while Alessio Romagnoli misses out through suspension. Mario Gila is his likely replacement.

Daichi Kamarda could start in a more advanced role alongside Mattia Zaccagni. That could in turn lead to a changed midfield pairing of Nicolo Rovella and last week’s goalscorer Mario Vecino. 

Kick off in San Siro is due at 17.00 BST. 

Inter vs. Lazio – probable line-ups 

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram.

Lazio (3-4-2-1): Provedel; Patric, Castle, Gila; Marusic, Vecino, Rovella, Pellegrini; Kamarda, Zaccagni; Castellanos. 

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It is now confirmed that Atalanta, Bologna, Juventus, Milan and Inter qualify for the 2024-25 Champions League, but it is still possible Serie A could get a sixth slot.

La Dea got the three points they needed this evening with a 2-0 victory away to Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare, which guaranteed their place in the top five.

It is a return to the Champions League after a three-year absence for the Bergamo boys, who are gearing up for Wednesday’s Europa League Final against Bayer Leverkusen.

That means Atalanta cannot be caught by Roma and Lazio, so the confirmed Italian entries for the Champions League are Inter, Milan, Juventus, Bologna and Atalanta.

Serie A still in with chance of six slots

However, it is still possible for Italy to have a sixth place in the new, expanded tournament, but only if certain conditions are met.

They need Atalanta to win the Europa League Final on May 22, but also to finish in fifth place.

If Atalanta manage to overtake Bologna or Juventus into fourth, then victory in the Europa League will become irrelevant.

This is because the ‘extra’ slot rules were drawn up before the season began and go to a team who finish outside the top four in Serie A.

As it happens, Serie A already managed to get a fifth bonus slot thanks to their superior club ranking, so does not ‘count’ for calculating the Europa League victor’s qualification.

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Igor Tudor opened up about what he wants to see in his Lazio project, the increasing speed of modern football and the qualities of Simone Inzaghi’s Inter.

The Biancocelesti are still in the thick of the fight for Europa League qualification and cannot afford to drop points in their final two matches against the Nerazzurri and Sassuolo, sitting a point behind intercity rivals Roma.

Tudor has shown a number of positives during his first two months at Lazio and fans are now waiting to see what happens in the summer transfer window, when players like Luis Alberto and Felipe Anderson depart. Ciro Immobile has also been rumoured to be on the way out.

Tudor on need for ‘perfect Lazio’

Speaking in a press conference via TMW, Tudor first spoke about his hopes for Lazio in their trip to face Inter.

“A perfect Lazio, we are going to the home of the strongest team in Italy who are playing beautiful and concrete football. They are the best team this year, they are doing a great job in planning and growth.

“We are going there to do our best, there are two games to be played and six points still up for grabs, we need to establish the ranking from a European perspective and see which competition to participate in.”

The Croatian coach discussed where his team can improve.

“There is never a peak, a coach always aspires to the best. There are important player choices, the characteristics of the players for a certain type of football are different from others.

“The important thing is to have strong players, the football played here in the last three years is different from how I see football, I also like having the ball, but definitely different.

“Sarri’s football was still good, and he achieved results, but in my football, there are different distances and, in this football, there are players who adapt better. There is this diversity, and this does not mean that these elements of the squad cannot do well in this football too.

“We must finish these last two games well, then we’ll get to planning for the next season, calmly and clearly, making the right choices. But first we need to finish well.”

Tudor made it clear that Luis Alberto would be part of the matchday squad following his recent disciplinary problems.

“Luis Alberto will be called up, he had a normal week and is present. There are 38 games in the season, I think we’ll take stock at the end and see where we end up.”

Tudor discussed the goalkeeping situation following the growth of Christos Mandas.

“There is a clear hierarchy here. Provedel is the starter and will be back on the pitch tomorrow. Mandas has done very well in recent weeks, but Provedel is the number one and will be back in goal tomorrow.”

He spoke about his impressions of Daichi Kamada.

“I speak only little with him, not because of the language because we speak English and his Italian is also improving. We speak little because he is doing the right things. It’s like with children, if you have four or five at home with those who do the right things, you talk to them less about the right things.

“Kamada is a machine in the positive sense, he doesn’t make any mistakes, he has a crazy brain linked to his footballing talent. He can play all the roles in midfield, he steals the ball and takes the team forward, I respect him and he’s a great discovery for me.”

Tudor commented on the increasing pace of modern football and if his side can achieve that.

“It’s not just about centimetres, it’s about legs and stamina, power and acceleration. It’s not just centimetres that make the difference, it’s a natural thing.

“Just look at the Premier League, if you go and look it seems like they’re going to a different speed, it’s not a question of height but of power and acceleration.

“Football is going in this direction, but those who are good and fast cost a lot and for this reason they all go to the Premier League, speed and kilometres travelled compared to the 90s there has been a crazy growth.

“It is not easy to find these players, no one wants a player who goes at two an hour. You have to be good at choosing these players, football is going that way direction.”

Tudor shared his frustration with the way Serie A schedule matches.

“We’ve already talked about it, it’s definitely not a normal thing. We have to wait a week to understand what will happen, it’s not about giving anyone an advantage but about the regularity of the league. It’s not good for anyone and I think we need to improve on this.”

Finally, Tudor was asked if Luca Pellegrini would be part of the squad against Inter, having been benched for the last four matches.

“He’ll play tomorrow, Rovella will play too. I gave you two names like that, I won’t give any others.”

Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas really has caught the eye of Premier League sides, as after Manchester City, now Leicester City are also interested.

The shot-stopper was signed for just €900,000 plus bonuses from OFI Crete on transfer deadline day in September 2023.

He was not really meant to feature this season, but was thrust into the limelight following the serious ankle injury to Ivan Provedel.

Mandas was already approached by Manchester City representatives and now the Corriere dello Sport claims that newly-promoted Premier League side Leicester City are also keeping an eye on the situation.

Mandas price-tag set

Considering Provedel is without doubt the first choice for the gloves, the Greek shot-stopper could be allowed to leave for €15m at a huge profit for Lazio.

However, the Biancocelesti are also in a period of flux under new coach Igor Tudor and could sacrifice Provedel instead.

Mandas is 22 years old and has made 12 competitive appearances for Lazio this season, keeping five clean sheets.

Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including the massive drama surrounding Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus and the Old Lady’s offer to Thiago Motta.

Multiple reports in Italy confirmed Juventus could sack Massimiliano Allegri before the end of the season, even today, as the club didn’t like the way the coach behaved during and after the Atalanta game and because they would change coach at the end of the season anyway.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has been banned for two games in Coppa Italia and fined €5,000 after receiving a red card in last night’s win over Atalanta.

Massimiliano Allegri unleashed a flurry of emotion in the closing stages of Juventus’ Coppa Italia final win over Atalanta, something that’s been a long time coming for the Livornese tactician, Apollo Heyes wrote.

Massimiliano Allegri won’t be the Juventus coach next season and could even be sacked before the last two games of the campaign, but not all Bianconeri fans are happy to see the Italian tactician leave, Lorenzo Bettoni highlighted.

More Serie A news

Italy international Gianluca Scamacca insisted every European match is ‘different’ as proved by last season’s Conference League Final won by West Ham and insists Atalanta must not think about Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run.

Lazio director Angelo Mariano Fabiani said the Serie A side will sell Luis Alberto only if an offer suits the club, but Claudio Lotito insists the Spaniard is not on the market.

Brazilian keeper Bento confirmed Inter representatives have checked his availability but insists the Nerazzurri have not made any official proposal yet.

Multiple reports claimed Inter President Steven Zhang is facing a ‘race against the clock’ to close a deal with American investment management firm Pimco before the Oaktree loan term expires next week.

Italy legend Roberto Baggio looked back at his final Serie A match as a professional footballer, remembering the ‘precious memory’ at a full San Siro.

Former Inter and Italy defender Marco Materazzi hit back at Juventus‘ Federico Gatti, who held a scarf with a message against the Nerazzurri after Wednesday’s Coppa Italia victory: ‘Better to live one day as a lion as 100 as cats.’

Giorgio Chiellini opened up about Oliver Giroud’s move to LAFC, what life is like at the MLS club and why Luciano Spalletti can make the difference for Italy at Euro 2024.

Milan’s head coach search is continuing in full swing and Paulo Fonseca has now reportedly moved into pole position for the Serie A side ahead of the summer.

While Massimiliano Allegri is edging towards the exit door at Juventus, the Serie A giants are ready to offer Thiago Motta a two-year deal with an option for a further campaign.

Federico Chiesa admitted he has already discussed a contract extension with Juventus and wants to ‘stay’ at the club but refused to talk about Massimiliano Allegri’s future.

Tuttosport editor Guido Vaciago said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri threatened and insulted him last night, after winning the Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome: ‘I’ll rip your ears out.’

Lazio director Mariano Fabiani says the Biancocelesti will sell Luis Alberto only if an offer suits the club, but Claudio Lotito insists the Spaniard is not on the market.

Fabiani and Lotito recently spoke about Luis Alberto’s future. Only a few weeks ago, the player said that he wanted to rescind his contract with the club at the end of the season.

Lotito reiterated on Wednesday that the Spanish midfielder is “not on the market” and denied that he’s ready to sell him for €15m.

Fabiani, however, offered a slightly different version, saying that Lazio are open to listening to offers for the 31-year-old.

Lazio explain stance on Luis Alberto transfer

“The situation is pretty simple: Lazio must be at the core, and there must be no space for selfishness and ego,” the Lazio sporting director told Radiosei on Thursday.

“Luis Alberto is an important player and he has a contract with Lazio. I’ve always said that we’ll assess potential offers at the end of the season, but the club always thinks about our good. We are all at the club’s and fans’ disposal. Luis has expressed his desire and we’ll consider it. We will accept [to sell him] only if it doesn’t hurt the club, otherwise we’ll consider other options. This is true for Luis Alberto and the others.”

Luis Alberto was not included in Lazio’s squad list for last week’s game against Empoli due to disciplinary reasons.

Luis Alberto returned to training with the Lazio first team squad on Tuesday, after being left out of the matchday squad for disciplinary reasons when the Biancocelesti beat Empoli 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday.

The Spaniard was omitted from the squad after skipping the team’s training session on Saturday. Reports in Italy suggested that he had no signs of injury and that his decision to miss training was intentional.

TMW and several other outlets in Italy confirm that Luis Alberto returned to Formello on Tuesday.

Luis Alberto Lazio future

The 31-year-old penned a new deal with Lazio back in October, which means he is under contract until the summer of 2027.

However, he announced in April that he does not intend to continue playing for Lazio. It remains to be seen whether the club will be able to sell him for a fee, or whether the club and player will come to a mutually agreed termination of the contract.

TMW report that a move to Saudi Arabia is of interest to Luis Alberto, but they also believe that Napoli have registered an interest in signing him from Lazio. The price that has been mentioned in reports stands at €15m.

Lazio are planning some sweeping changes this summer and have set a price on two midfielders who never stray far from controversy.

The Biancocelesti find themselves in a difficult spot at the tail end of this season, still in the early stages of the new project under Igor Tudor, who arrived in March to replace Maurizio Sarri. Whilst initial signs have been positive, there’s been a few distracting elements.

Luis Alberto, who often finds himself in trouble in the Italian capital, sparked drama at Lazio last month when he publicly announced his intentions to leave the club on a free transfer. Captain Ciro Immobile could also be on the way out, seemingly on the decline as he approaches 35.

Lazio duo price

Page 14 of today’s Corriere dello Sport details how Lazio are willing to let both Luis Alberto and Matteo Guendouzi leave this summer, setting a €15m price tag on the former and a €30m valuation on the latter.

Your First, the agency who represent the Spanish midfielder, have denied rumours of an €8m net per season offer from Qatar. His 20% future resale clause with Liverpool adds another complication.

For Guendouzi, his troubled relationship with Tudor, stemming from their time together at Olympique Marseille, has pushed him to consider an exit in the summer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Golden Inter

Hunt for the ticket, 210,000 for Sunday

It will be a stellar Scudetto celebration: it would take three of San Siro to fit them all in

Gem Vitor Roque for the attack

Fofana and Royal, 50 million at the ready

Milan targets for midfield and defence

Negotiations with Monaco and Tottenham

Bologna: If Motta leaves, the first objective is Sarri

Saputo will meet Thiago soon

Udinese win in Lecce and can see safety again

Viola OK, Napoli overtaken

Coppa Italia Final

Magnificent enemies

Secrets of Gasp and Max ahead of the showdown

Atalanta-Juve in Rome

Il Corriere dello Sport

Juve, 100 million from Max

Tomorrow the Coppa Italia: Allegri prepares to leave the club with a rich inheritance

Champions League already secured, Club World Cup and Supercoppa: a super cash-in

And if he beats Gasperini in the final, he’ll achieve a record

Napoli, summit for the new coach

DeLa is in a hurry

President brings together directors: Gasp remains the favourite, but Conte, Italiano and Pioli resist

Dybala mystery: fifth place to avoid losing him

Future in the balance

Saudi Arabia is tempting, he could leave Roma by the end of July thanks to 12m clause

Lazio open to exits of Luis and Guendouzi

Two big sales

Spaniard and Frenchman row with Tudor: they can guarantee 45 million

Lotito strategy

A Big Champions League

We discover the formula and dangers of the new tournament

Inter, Milan, Juve and Bologna already in, Atalanta on the verge

Roma and Lazio hope

There are eight games in the first phase and risk of tougher clashes between the biggest clubs

Italiano overtakes

Fiorentina surge past Napoli: they are eighth

Nico Gonzalez and Arthur overturn Monza: futile Djuric goal (1-2)

Calzona leapfrogged: on Friday the showdown at the Stadio Franchi

Cannavaro, safety is getting closer

Lecce 0-2 Udinese

Tuttosport

Juve, everything for Chiesa

Tomorrow the Coppa Italia Final with Atalanta: Allegri and the fans cling to the Azzurri star

Fede already decisive 3 years ago against Gasp

Yildiz anxious over his shoulder: tests today

Strange game for Koopmeiners, Bianconeri objective

Season ticket campaign: changes for the Champions League

Bologna in the Champions League

Pavlidis and other big projects

Celebration and programmes: ‘We are ambitious’

Motta, Zirkzee and Calafiori out? Here are the alternative plans

Sartori locked down until 2026

From Morandi to Cremonini: city delirious with its artists

Udinese win at Lecce, thrilling rush for safety

Viola 2-1 over Monza

Toro, have you realised where your riches lie?

Savva and Dellavalle dream debuts

Atzori, President of Chisola who launched the defender: ‘Juric could’ve given him a chance much earlier’

Victor does not stop the protest: banners at the Filadelfia

Verona, the video of shame

Milan in the balance

Maignan-Theo renewal problems

The big names could leave too

Agreement a long way off: Bayern after both the goalkeeper and full-back

Tonali-style proposals accepted for Leao too

Camarda issue

Coach: Conte found the door closed

Roma and Lazio now have to cheer on Atalanta, but not too much, because only a very specific set of circumstances will open up a sixth Champions League spot for Italy.

La Dea gave themselves a massive boost in the battle for Champions League qualification with Sunday night’s 2-1 win over Roma.

It sends them three points clear of the Giallorossi and four ahead of Lazio, while Inter, Milan, Juventus and Bologna have already sealed their place in the 2024-25 tournament.

As Italy topped the co-efficient charts, they receive a fifth spot in the Champions League for next season.

It could still technically be the top six who qualify, but Atalanta need to keep a very delicate balance here.

That’s because in order to open up a sixth spot, La Dea must beat Bayer Leverkusen to lift the Europa League, but finish in fifth place in Serie A.

If they win the Europa League and finish fourth that will not guarantee Italian football a sixth team in the Champions League.

As explained by Calcio&Finanza the fifth Champions League place through the UEFA coefficient ranking is already a bonus so Serie A will have two extra spots in next season’s tournament if Atalanta win Europa League and finish outside the top four. If La Dea lift the cup and finish fifth, then the sixth-placed in Serie A will qualify for the Champions League.

Atalanta keep everyone waiting

Even that might not be decided until after the Serie A season has concluded, because Atalanta still have a game in hand to play against Fiorentina on June 2.

That was postponed from March 17 when Viola director Joe Barone collapsed just hours before kick-off, dying two days later in hospital.

It is entirely possible for Atalanta to take a top four finish, because Bologna and Juventus go head-to-head next week, so both cannot earn another six points this season.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Juve, Champions League and reboot

Risk KO with rock bottom team

Now it will be a revolution

Roma surrender qualifies the Bianconeri and Roma

Rabiot holds Salernitana only at the 91^st minute

Allegri: ‘So many mistakes, but I am thinking of the Final’

On Wednesday he plays the Coppa Italia with Gasp

Dea in paradise

De Ketelaere runs riot: brace

Atalanta fifth, it’s almost done

Giallorossi dominated: +3 and a game in hand

Motta and a party they’ve been awaiting for 60 years

Saputo wants to keep the coach

Toro can see Europe

Comeback in Verona, win and now they can dream

Savva (18 years old) and Pellegri on target

Cairo: ‘Let us stay united and believe’

Aston Villa target Dumfries

Inter, there’s Dedic

Turning point on the right

Il Corriere dello Sport

To the end

Max draw with Salernitana (1-1): De Rossi defeat proves decisive

Juve can celebrate: they are in the Champions League with Bologna

Rabiot at the 91^st minute gives the Bianconeri a point, forced to chase Pierozzi’s opener

Now Allegri focuses on the Coppa Italia: Final on Wednesday against La Dea

De Ketelaere show

Gasp breaks Roma

Atalanta win 2-1 and consolidate 5^th place

Belgian talent decides with a brace in two minutes

Pellegrini penalty is not enough for De Rossi: now they are sixth

All Maestrelli’s children

Spectacular event at the Olimpico for the 1974 Lazio side

Over 60,000 at the stadium to celebrate 50 years of the Scudetto

And Tudor beats Empoli 2-0 with Patric and Vecino

Tuttosport

Juve, Dea gratias

Pitiful 1-1 with Salernitana, only in the Champions League thanks to Atalanta victory

On Wednesday the Coppa Italia Final is against Gasp: a transformation is needed

Embarrassing performance against an opponent already in Serie B

Rabiot at the 91^st and Basic missing a sitter at the 97^th avoid a humiliating defeat

Only 15 points in the last 15 games for Allegri: ‘But it will be different in Rome’

Bologna in the Champions League too!

Conte offers himself to Milan

Roma’s KO qualifies Motta

Oh look, another Toro does exit: a beautiful one

Incredible turnaround in Verona

Debutant Savva and Pellegri, who just came on along with youth player Dellavalle, manage after two years to win a game from a trailing situation: Napoli at -1

Fans protest against everyone and Juric is even more disconcerting

{end, 21:43, That’s all for the Liveblog}

Atalanta 63*

Roma 60

Lazio 59

*game in hand

{live, 21:43, Congratulations Juve and Bologna}

Juventus and Bologna have officially secured their positions in the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League after Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over Roma https://t.co/HhuvHcjw4Y #Juventus #Bologna #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM #UCL

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 21:41, Match Report}

#Atalanta 2-1 #ASRoma

Atalanta swept Roma aside with an early Charles De Ketelaere brace to take fifth place with a game in hand, but risked throwing it away with wasteful finishing https://t.co/LgcfBeVDMF #AtalantaRoma #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 21:38, FT: Atalanta 2-1 Roma}

Atalanta go 5th, Juventus and Bologna are in the Champions League!

{live, 21:37, Koopmeiners, HOW?!?}

Noooo! Incredible. Pellegrini and El Shaarawy down hurt, Atalanta play on, Lookman sets up Koopmeiners, who fires over an open goal! Ridiculous!

{live, 21:36, Angelino crucial}

Atalanta on the counter, Angelino cuts across to stop Toure.

{live, 21:34, Atalanta wide again}

The finishing has been so bad, Miranchuk saw Lookman on the counter, instead drilled wide! Into 4 minutes of stoppages.

{live, 21:33, Koopmeiners wide}

Koopmeiners low angled drive skims the woodwork from the edge of the box!

{live, 21:32, Atalanta sub}

Miranchuk replaces Ederson. Lots of plans changing here. Lukaku was meant to come off, then switched to Kristensen, Toloi was ready, then Miranchuk chosen instead.

{live, 21:31, Save on Ederson}

Ederson breaks down the right, stings Svilar’s gloves at the near post, the move continues and Lookman fires over!

{live, 21:30, Roma subs}

Azmoun and Joao Costa on, Kristensen and Cristante off. Roma all-attack now.

{live, 21:28, Atalanta counter}

Zappacosta on the counter, tries to pull back from the by-line, but Kristensen with the crucial block.

{live, 21:26, Save on Lukaku}

Great work from El Shaarawy, who battles his way through two tackles, finds Abraham, roll across for Lukaku and angled drive well smothered by Carnesecchi.

{live, 21:25, Roma push}

Lukaku turns Hien down the left, rolls across for Bove, who flicks it on, but only as far as Carnesecchi.

{live, 21:25, Atalanta a bit imprecise now}

Some passes a little overhit, moves not quite coming off as smoothly as they did in the first hour.

{live, 21:21, Carnesecchi save!}

Big chance for Roma to equalise! Angelino down the left, roll across for Pellegrini, sweeps from the edge of the box and Carnesecchi flies to palm it away!

{live, 21:19, Atalanta sub}

Scalvini on, Pasalic off, so De Roon returns to midfield.

{live, 21:17, Cheeky Pellegrini}

Pellegrini hooks it back over his head and Carnesecchi plucks out from under the bar.

{live, 21:17, Roma threaten}

Bove slide-rule pass to Abraham, pulls it back across, intercepted by Hien.

{live, 21:16, Atalanta appeals}

Gasperini, who was booked over the Roma penalty, is fuming that Toure goes down under pressure from Mancini and is not awarded a spot-kick either.

{live, 21:13, Roma revitalised}

Suddenly, Roma starting to believe. We’ve seen this before from Atalanta, when they are so dominant and don’t make it count, they can be vulnerable.

{live, 21:09, Atalanta 2-1 Roma: Lorenzo Pellegrini penalty!}

Carnesecchi got the right angle, but couldn’t reach it.

{live, 21:08, Penalty for Roma!}

Hmm. Abraham and Lukaku combine, Abraham gets the shot away and De Roon sliding in crashes into the Englishman at the end of the move. Arguably, the contact came after it was possible to affect the play…

{live, 21:06, Svilar save}

Atalanta are swarming like a hive of angry bees. After a long, LONG, passing move, Djimsiti sets up Pasalic, Svilar has to palm it over the bar.

{live, 21:04, Atalanta again}

Lukaku misplaced pass to Pellegrini intercepted, De Roon repeats the Lookman shot, also inches wide!

{live, 21:03, Lookman so close!}

Oooh! Lookman from the edge of the box, drills INCHES wide with Svilar only able to watch it go by!

{live, 21:02, Koopmeiners booked}

He will be suspended against Lecce. Not sure he minds that too much.

{live, 21:01, Atalanta subs}

Lookman, Zappacosta and Toure on, De Ketelaere, Ruggeri and Scamacca off

{live, 20:58, Roma shot on target}

That might be the first… Bove snapshot from distance, straight at Carnesecchi.

{live, 20:56, Ederson chance}

Another Scamacca back-heel flick sets up Ederson, scuffed finish into the arms of Svilar. Then Scamacca controls and blasts wide from the edge of the box, because Atalanta won it back that quickly…

{live, 20:54, Scamacca over}

Koopmeiners frustrated he overhit the pass for Pasalic, the move continues, Scamacca nods over at the back post, then gets into an argument with Hateboer, who wanted the header instead.

{live, 20:53, Reminder}

If Roma do not win tonight, then Bologna and Juventus will automatically be qualified for the Champions League.

{live, 20:49, Ndicka booked}

Ndicka into the book for scything into De Ketelaere.

{live, 20:49, 2nd half kicks off: Atalanta 2-0 Roma}

{live, 20:47, Roma subs}

Abraham and Bove on, Baldanzi and Paredes off.

{live, 20:44, Dominant Atalanta}

“I almost can’t believe what I’m witnessing here.” @IFTVMarco and @MikeGrella10 on Atalanta outperforming Roma in the first 45 minutes. pic.twitter.com/4cnVWVPSzv

— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 12, 2024

{live, 20:33, Half-Time: Atalanta 2-0 Roma}

And Roma can count themselves lucky it’s only 2-0, because CDK brace, then CDK and Koopmeiners hit the woodwork.

{live, 20:32, Pasalic wide!}

Another moment of CDK magic, gathered with his back to goal, turned a defender as if he wasn’t even there and sent Pasalic through, curler wide of the target!

{live, 20:29, Koopmeiners off the upright!}

Roma hanging on here, Koopmeiners free kick over the wall, thumps the same upright that De Ketelaere hit!

{live, 20:28, Atalanta free kick}

Such great moves, Scamacca flicked header in midfield to Koopmeiners, he returns it, back-heel flick and De Ketelaere brought down by Cristante just outside the D.

{live, 20:27, Whoops}

Referee gets in the way of a Koopmeiners cross.

{live, 20:24, Big save on Hateboer}

Atalanta cross from the left, Hateboer header deflected and great Svilar save on the line!

{live, 20:23, De Ketelaere again}

Did that hit the upright or Svilar? Either way, he nearly scored from the tightest of angles! Replay shows it hit the post!

{live, 20:22, Almost 3-0!}

De Ketelaere AGAIN, Scamacca wins it back in midfield, leaves it to CDK, who drills just wide!

{live, 20:19, Atalanta swarming}

Lovely CDK pass off the outside of the boot to roll across from the right, then series of shots charged down, the best from Koopmeiners.

{live, 20:18, Baldanzi tries}

Baldanzi tries to surge forward, finds himself immediately surrounded by Atalanta bodies.

{live, 20:16, Problem in the stands}

Play halted for a moment, as fireworks thrown land on the pitch and need to be cleared.

{live, 20:12, All Atalanta}

De Ketelaere looks like he’s playing in a different dimension, Roma are nowhere near him. Waltzes into the defence, rolls across for Pasalic, intercepted by Ndicka.

{live, 20:10, Roma on the ropes}

CDK looking for his hat-trick, blocked off, cross cleared with difficulty.

{live, 20:08, First goal}

It's a 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 finish from Charles De Ketelaere as he gives Atalanta the lead over Roma!

@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/6p0qvJ98U1

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 12, 2024

{live, 20:08, Roma respond}

Angelino cross, El Shaarawy tries to volley it, but should’ve taken a touch instead.

{live, 20:06, Atalanta 2-0 Roma: Charles De Ketelaere!}

Incredible! Hien robs Lukaku in midfield, Koopmeiners down the left, give and go with Scamacca, pull back for CDK to sweep home relatively undisturbed from 12 yards!

{live, 20:03, Atalanta 1-0 Roma: Charles De Ketelaere!}

That’s a fine solo goal. CDK runs onto the through ball down the left, cuts inside Mancini and bends a right-foot finish into the far bottom corner!

{live, 20:03, Hien intercepts}

Kristensen rolls across from the right for Lukaku, but Hien intercepts.

{live, 20:01, Roma have got a foothold}

Atalanta were pouring forward, but Roma have got a foothold in the game now and trying to slow the tempo.

{live, 19:55, It’s wide open}

As expected, really. Both teams going for it.

{live, 19:51, Roma chance}

Lukaku lays it off for Angelino, shot charged down by Hateboer for a corner.

{live, 19:49, Svilar save!}

Atalanta corner kick, deflection off Lukaku, Svilar makes the save! Then another corner and Djimsiti diving header goes wide!

{live, 19:45, We have kick-off in Atalanta vs. Roma!}

What a game. What a game!

{live, 19:44, A minute’s silence}

For the 5 victims of an industrial accident near Palermo.

{live, 19:42, The teams are out}

Atalanta: Carnesecchi; De Roon, Hien, Djimsiti; Hateboer, Koopmeiners, Ederson, Ruggeri; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Scamacca

Roma: Svilar; Kristensen, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Baldanzi, Lukaku, El Shaarawy

{live, 19:41, Daniele De Rossi}

Daniele De Rossi wants Roma to treat Bayer Leverkusen as ‘a memory’ now they go into a decisive clash with all-attack Atalanta for Champions League football https://t.co/7Hxa1mL8hB #ASRoma #Atalanta #SerieA #AtalantaRoma #SerieATIM #Calcio

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 19:36, Luca Percassi}

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi points out they will play 56 competitive matches by the end of this season and responds to Roma criticism over their rescheduled game https://t.co/SfeGFfax4y #Atalanta #ASRoma #SerieA #AtalantaRoma #SerieATIM #Calcio #Fiorentina

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 19:23, Atmosphere in Bergamo}

pic.twitter.com/VyyYdQWULf

— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) May 12, 2024

{live, 19:22, Matteo Ruggeri (Atalanta)}

“Playing every three days is oddly better for our fitness levels, as we train on the pitch. Now we are focused on this match and concentrated on our objective.

“Scoring against Marseille was fantastic, as playing in a Europa League semi-final in front of your home fans is the dream of every player. However, tonight is like a Final for us.”

{live, 19:20, Bryan Cristante (Roma)}

“It’s a tough fixture list, but this is football now, we go into another decisive match. It is a head-to-head and our Champions League qualification is realistically decided today.”

{live, 19:14, This means…}

Milan are mathematically 2nd. If Roma don’t win tonight, then Juventus AND Bologna have qualified for the Champions League.

{live, 19:11, Atalanta vs. Roma line-ups}

Atalanta: Carnesecchi; De Roon, Hien, Djimsiti; Hateboer, Koopmeiners, Ederson, Ruggeri; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Scamacca

Roma: Svilar; Kristensen, Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Baldanzi, Lukaku, El Shaarawy

{live, 19:07, Match report}

#Juventus 1-1 #Salernitana

Juventus hit the woodwork three times, but a late Adrien Rabiot goal allowed them to scrape a point with already-relegated Salernitana, their sixth stalemate in a row https://t.co/nwOngh7MNd #JuveSalernitana #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 19:03, FT: Juventus 1-1 Salernitana}

Incredible finale!

{live, 19:02, OH SALERNITANA}

HOW?! Salernitana counter in waves, Basic has to score, he sweeps the left-foot curler over the bar!

{live, 19:00, Miretti wide}

Juve want to win it now, Miretti fires wide from the edge of the area!

{live, 18:56, Juventus 1-1 Salernitana: Adrien Rabiot!}

We are into 6 minutes of stoppages! Iling Junior corner flicked on by Locatelli and it is Rabiot who comes sliding in at the back post!

{live, 18:55, Salernitana subs}

Pasalidis and Pellegrino on, Sambia and Zanoli off.

{live, 18:53, Miretti off the bar!}

Juventus are unlucky too, because that was a screamer from Miretti that thumped the underside of the bar, bounced off the ground and back out!

{live, 18:51, Just pointing out}

It is the 87th minute. Juventus 0-1 Salernitana.

{live, 18:49, Atalanta vs. Roma team news}

#Atalanta vs. #ASRoma line-ups:

Atalanta look to Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere, while Roma use Tommaso Baldanzi with Romelu Lukaku in this showdown for fifth place https://t.co/EUQkHqbpIX #AtalantaRoma #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 18:48, Salernitana counter}

Tchaouna sprints on the counter, goes down under a Gatti shove, but not enough for a penalty.

{live, 18:44, Save on Milik!}

Milik with a very odd header leaning backwards, Fiorillo fingertips it away for a corner!

{live, 18:41, Juve subs}

Milik and Yildiz on, Vlahovic and Rugani off.

{live, 18:37, Salernitana sub}

Kastanos on, Ikwuemesi off. A former Juve youth team player.

{live, 18:37, Juve chance}

Cambiaso cross floated across the face of goal, Vlahovic and Bremer flying in can’t connect.

{live, 18:35, Oh dear}

A well-worked Juve passing move, until Gatti literally falls over trying to roll across.

{live, 18:30, Gatti over}

Juve free kick to the back post, Gatti nods over the bar!

{live, 18:30, Salernitana sub}

Legowski on, Vignato off

{live, 18:29, Coming up}

#ASRoma | #AtalantaRoma pic.twitter.com/sTdnetkxVx

— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) May 12, 2024

{live, 18:27, Juve siege}

Fazio charges down Chiesa strike, then Locatelli effort deflected, on the resulting corner Chiesa curler through a sea of bodies flashes inches wide!

{live, 18:26, Huge Juve chance!}

Chiesa cross-shot is low, Pierozzi comes flying in to clear, it hits Rugani and goes wide! Could’ve gone anywhere.

{live, 18:24, Vlahovic so close!}

End to end! Tchaouna counters from a Juve corner, Coulibaly gets into a tangle, loses it, Chiesa then sparks the counter-counter, sends Vlahovic through and angled drive SKIMS the far post!

{live, 18:22, Juve push}

Chiesa weak finish charged down, then Locatelli and Vignato both go with high foot for the loose ball and referee is right there, waves play on.

{live, 18:20, Fazio over}

Salernitana free kick, Fazio header loops up and onto the roof of the net.

{live, 18:17, Oh….}

VAR had a check for a possible penalty, Rabiot handball on the corner. Looks like it was decided that his arm was in a natural enough position to avoid a spot-kick.

{live, 18:15, Salernitana corner}

Sambia for Pierozzi header, just like the goal, but this time blocked.

{live, 18:11, Juve effort}

Iling Junior snapshot from distance, but easy for Fiorillo.

{live, 18:10, 2nd half kicks off: Juventus 0-1 Salernitana}

Allegri confirms they remain 3-5-2. Big cheer for Chiesa.

{live, 18:06, Juve subs}

Chiesa, Iling and Miretti on, Kostic, McKennie and Kean off.

{live, 17:52, Half-Time: Juventus 0-1 Salernitana}

Loud jeers from the home fans, which is the most noise they’ve made so far today.

{live, 17:51, Kostic wide}

Juve corner taken short, Kostic drills wide of the near post.

{live, 17:46, Juve chance}

Cambiaso left-foot curler flashes just wide from the edge of the area. In fact, that might’ve just clipped the upright!

{live, 17:43, Sambia lively}

Sambia down the left, shrugs off McKennie, shot blocked by Gatti.

{live, 17:41, Kean goes down}

Too weak with Pierozzi behind him, went down as soon as he felt a hand. Ref not falling for it.

{live, 17:39, Huge Salernitana chance!}

Penalty appeals rejected, Szczesny ran a huge risk going one on one to push the ball off the feet of Ikwuemesi after great work from Tchaouna!

{live, 17:37, Bremer!}

The crowd wonder where Bremer is going surging forward, then why he just hit it from 25 metres out, then hold their breath as it flashes just wide!

{live, 17:34, Szczesny save!}

Almost 2-0 for Salernitana, Sambia free kick dips and Szczesny flies to palm it out of the near top corner!

{live, 17:33, Juve frayed}

Gatti shove on Ikwuemesi, then the defender reacts angrily to the referee awarding a free kick.

{live, 17:29, Juventus 0-1 Salernitana: Niccolo’ Pierozzi!}

That is some bad defending! Pierozzi totally unmarked for a powerful free header from six yards on the Sambia corner, it squirms past Szczesny at the near post!

{live, 17:28, Rabiot booked}

Another Juventus player carded, again for a foul on Coulibaly, this one much clearer as he was considerably late.

{live, 17:25, Vlahovic booked}

Vlahovic is stunned he has gone into the book for being late on Coulibaly. It was more of a collision than anything else.

{live, 17:23, Offside flag up}

Not terribly convinced McKennie was offside…

{live, 17:19, Juve attempt}

Juventus corner, Rabiot tries an acrobatic volley, but slips. Bremer then prevents a Salernitana counter.

{live, 17:13, Few problems}

Allegri furious with his defenders after a Salernitana attack, meanwhile the referee needs the audio equipment changed to communicate with the VAR. Might just be drenched by the ridiculous rain. Even the Juve subs are hiding.

{live, 17:11, Vlahovic off the crossbar!}

Scorcher from distance and Fiorillo has to fingertip that onto the crossbar!

{live, 17:09, Salernitana again}

Pierozzi snapshot, but straight at Szczesny.

{live, 17:05, Oh dear}

That’s not just heavy rain, that’s thunder over Turin…

{live, 17:04, Bremer decisive}

Good chance for Salernitana, Vignato surged off on the counter, Bremer had to cut across and steal it.

{live, 17:03, We have kick-off in Juventus vs. Salernitana!}

{live, 17:01, A minute’s silence}

For the 5 victims of a work-related accident near Palermo.

{live, 16:59, The teams are out}

Juventus: Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Kean

Salernitana: Fiorillo; Pierozzi, Fazio, Pirola; Zanoli, Coulibaly, Basic, Sambia; Vignato, Tchaouna; Ikwuemesi

{live, 16:54, Max Allegri}

Max Allegri warns Juventus against thinking of the Coppa Italia Final with Atalanta, as they must ‘prove that we deserve’ victory against Salernitana first https://t.co/F08rsYdYLg #Juventus #Atalanta #JuveSalernitana #CoppaItalia #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 16:42, Ew}

Vlahovic tries to juggle with his chewing gum, fails, so stamps it into the turf. Gross.

{live, 16:40, Juventus ultras protesting}

Juve ultras released a very long and long-winded statement on a flyer saying their season ‘ends here’ and they’ll sit in silence for the final home game. Again, they are protesting against the club hierarchy.

{live, 16:26, Nirvana in the stadium}

A song with “here we are now, entertain us” feels pointed ahead of an Allegri game.

{live, 16:13, Warm-ups}

Watch the Juventus vs. Salernitana warm-ups live on the Lega Serie A YouTube Channel.

{live, 16:06, Match report}

#Genoa 2-1 #Sassuolo

Sassuolo fumbled the lead for an unlucky 2-1 defeat away to Genoa that leaves them verging on relegation to Serie B https://t.co/KgSBCGaO3S #GenoaSassuolo #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 16:03, Match report}

#HellasVerona 1-2 #Torino

Verona were about to celebrate Serie A safety when stunned by the Torino turnaround through Zanos Savva and Pietro Pellegri https://t.co/kdo3rWLB3r #VeronaTorino #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 16:01, FT: Genoa 2-1 Sassuolo}

The Neroverdi are in serious, serious trouble.

{live, 15:56, FT: Verona 1-2 Torino}

That was unexpected!

{live, 15:55, Juventus vs. Salernitana line-ups}

Juventus: Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Kean

Salernitana: Fiorillo; Pierozzi, Fazio, Pirola; Zanoli, Coulibaly, Basic, Sambia; Vignato, Tchaouna; Ikwuemesi

{live, 15:50, Verona goal disallowed}

Ball in the net, but foul given for Henry push on Della Valle.

{live, 15:48, Ooh!}

Such a big chance for Verona to equalise, corner taken short, VMS punches the cross onto the face of Swiderski, it ricochets off him and goes inches wide!

{live, 15:43, Verona 1-2 Torino: Pietro Pellegri!}

How did that go in? Hard to get a tighter angle than that from Pellegrini down the right, his finish went through the legs of Montipo’, bounced off the inside of the far post and back into the net!

{live, 15:41, Torino again}

Pellegri can’t get the header on target from a Linetty cross.

{live, 15:40, Save on Ricci}

Toro have woken up, Ricci gets down the right and forces a save at the near post.

{live, 15:38, Verona 1-1 Torino: Zanos Savva!}

Goal out of nowhere, name out of nowhere, Zanos Savva scores on his Serie A debut! Cross from the right went over Pellegri’s head, but found Savva right behind him.

{live, 15:35, Save on Suslov!}

Verona counter, Suslov strike brilliantly parried by one strong hand at the near post by VMS!

{live, 15:34, Verona chance!}

Oh dear! VMS flapped at the cross, nowhere near it and Coppola header wide at the back post!

{live, 15:29, Genoa 2-1 Sassuolo: Marash Kumbulla og!}

Turnaround! Counter-attack from Genoa’s own penalty area, Gudmundsson surged forward, spread to Ekuban, roll across goes beyond Retegui, but bounces in off Kumbulla!

{live, 15:27, Verona 1-0 Torino: Karol Swiderski!}

Oh Tameze… It was a Torino throw-in, Tameze for some reason threw it straight at a Verona player and it was pulled back from the by-line by Serdar for Swiderski to tap in!

{live, 15:27, Badelj goal}

Milan Badelj sneaks in at the back post and scores what could be a decisive goal regarding the fight for survival in Serie A

@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/3azzTQdTIV

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 12, 2024

{live, 15:25, Verona chance}

A good quick passing move, Noslin pulls back for Suslov, who scuffs the finish horribly wide from 12 yards!

{live, 15:21, Genoa 1-1 Sassuolo: Milan Badelj!}

Martin corner flicked on by Thorsby and nobody was marking Badelj for the free header at the back post!

{live, 15:18, OOF!}

Lauriente nudged in the back, goes flying face-first into the cover over the bench. He’s ok, fortunately.

{live, 15:13, Bonazzoli apologises}

Bonazzoli cross over-hit for Lazovic, he waves an apology.

{live, 15:10, 2nd half kicks off: Genoa 0-1 Sassuolo}

Spence and Ekuban on, Sabelli and Vogliacco off.

{live, 15:07, Save on Noslin!}

A big Verona chance, Noslin shakes off a defender, cuts inside and the low shot is palmed out of the far bottom corner!

{live, 15:06, 2nd half kicks off: Verona 0-0 Torino}

No changes

{live, 14:52, Half-Time: Genoa 0-1 Sassuolo}

Thorsby goal disallowed for handball, then Pinamonti penalty for De Winter clipping Lauriente’s heels.

{live, 14:49, Half-Time: Verona 0-0 Torino}

{live, 14:47, Verona threaten}

Noslin down the left, cuts inside and gets the shot away, crucial block from Vojvoda.

{live, 14:45, Sassuolo chance}

Pull-back from the by-line, Vasquez slips, but Lauriente first touch is heavy and allows the defender to get back at him.

{live, 14:39, Genoa appeals}

Gudmundsson goes down after crossing paths with Obiang, but no penalty.

{live, 14:37, Sassuolo chance}

Martinez gets across to palm a Lauriente free kick round the near post. On the resulting corner, Thorstvedt header again at the goalkeeper.

{live, 14:36, Verona risk own goal}

Coppola header goes just wide anticipating Sanabria on the Tameze cross, that was risky.

{live, 14:33, Genoa 0-1 Sassuolo: Andrea Pinamonti penalty!}

Sent Martinez the wrong way to sweep into the near bottom corner.

{live, 14:31, Penalty for Sassuolo!}

Turns out it wasn’t just the turf, De Winter trod on the back of Lauriente’s boot!

{live, 14:30, Oh dear}

Lauriente’ on the counter for Sassuolo, goes down in the box, but it’s because he kicked the turf.

{live, 14:26, Verona chance}

Phew! Noslin free header, but very central and plucked out of the air by VMS.

{live, 14:26, Sigh}

Liveblog isn’t broken, there’s just nothing happening. In two games.

{live, 14:19, Lazovic attempt}

Verona, Lazovic curler charged down.

{live, 14:17, Toro errors}

Torino give away two rather avoidable corners in a row.

{live, 14:11, Genoa goal disallowed!}

There was a handball in there somewhere…

{live, 14:08, Genoa 1-0 Sassuolo: Morten Thorsby}

Bit of a chaotic goal, to be kind to Sassuolo… Let’s just call that a total disaster. Martin cross flapped at horribly by the goalkeeper, then Matheus Henrique for reasons known only to himself deflects it back towards the goal, turning into an assist for the Thorsby header.

{live, 14:02, We have kick-off!}

{live, 14:00, Minute’s silence}

A minute’s silence before kick-off for the 5 victims of the work-related accident in Palermo.

{live, 14:00, Mother’s Day shirts}

Genoa and Torino are among the teams who are wearing their maternal surnames on the back of the jersey in honour of Mother’s Day.

{live, 13:50, Genoa vs. Sassuolo line-ups}

Genoa: Martinez; Vogliacco, De Winter, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Thorsby, Martin; Gudmundsson, Retegui

Sassuolo: Consigli; Erlic, Kumbulla, Ferrari; Toljan, Obiang, Matheus Henrique, Thorstvedt, Doig; Laurienté, Pinamonti

{live, 13:49, Verona vs. Torino line-ups}

Verona: Montipò; Centonze, Magnani, Dawidowicz, Coppola, Cabal; Serdar, Duda, Lazovic; Noslin, Bonazzoli

Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Masina, Lovato, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Tameze, Ricci, Ilic, Vojvoda; Zapata, Sanabria

{live, 13:45, Serie A Table}

Verona 34*

Cagliari 33

Frosinone 32

Empoli 32

Empoli 30*

Sassuolo 29*

Salernitana 15*

*game in hand

{live, 13:36, Vecino goal}

Matías Vecino all but wraps up a home win for Lazio

@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/7usRJd6tKf

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 12, 2024

{live, 13:35, Lazio 2-0 Empoli}

#Lazio 2-0 #Empoli

Lazio are on a roll with their fourth win in five Serie A games, as Patric and Matias Vecino got the better of relegation strugglers Empoli to stay in the European race https://t.co/TRpIgqNSNl #LazioEmpoli #SerieA #Calcio #SerieATIM

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) May 12, 2024

{live, 13:30, FT: Lazio 2-0 Empoli}

Last kick of the game, wonderful Fazzini free kick was going into the near top corner, but Mandas flew to palm it away!

{live, 13:23, Lazio 2-0 Empoli: Matias Vecino!}

Good passing move left to right, Pedro rolls across for Vecino, who runs forward through the centre, takes a touch and beats Caprile.

{live, 13:22, Lazio sub}

Cataldi replaces Kamada

{live, 13:20, Mandas save!}

Genuine Empoli chance there, corner finds Shpendi for the header at the back post, crucial Mandas save to parry!

{live, 13:15, Empoli waste}

Free kick from the edge of the area, charged down by Kamada. Another free kick, Shpendi header easy for Mandas.

{live, 13:10, Subs}

Pedro replaces Zaccagni.

Fazzini and Shpendi on for Maleh and Luperto. Empoli go 4 at the back.

{live, 13:04, Kamada strike}

Power behind it, but was also straight at the goalkeeper.

{live, 13:03, Empoli push}

Cambiaghi flashes a ball across the six-yard box, but nobody is ready to tap in.

{live, 13:01, Vecino wide}

Lazio counter with Vecino running from his own half, but he drills wide from the D.

{live, 13:00, Empoli subs}

Destro and Cacace on, Pezzella and Caputo off. Still no Niang?

{live, 13:00, Verona vs. Torino line-ups}

Verona: Montipò; Centonze, Magnani, Dawidowicz, Coppola, Cabal; Serdar, Duda, Lazovic; Noslin, Bonazzoli

Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Masina, Lovato, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Tameze, Ricci, Ilic, Vojvoda; Zapata, Sanabria

{live, 12:58, Lazio subs}

Rovella, Castellanos and Vecino on, Felipe Anderson, Immobile and Guendouzi off.

{live, 12:54, Felipe Anderson over}

Felipe Anderson attempt from outside the box deflected over, first of a series of corners for Lazio.

{live, 12:51, Bad idea, Caputo}

Caputo gathers with his back to goal, really should lay it off rather than fire high and wide from an improbable position.

{live, 12:50, Genoa vs. Sassuolo line-ups}

Genoa: Martinez; Vogliacco, De Winter, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Thorsby, Martin; Gudmundsson, Retegui

Sassuolo: Consigli; Erlic, Kumbulla, Ferrari; Toljan, Obiang, Matheus Henrique, Thorstvedt, Doig; Laurienté, Pinamonti

{live, 12:49, Empoli sub}

Cambiaghi on for Bastoni.

{live, 12:47, Immobile slip}

Lazio counter after Maleh free kick appeal rejected, but Immobile then slips at the crucial moment.

{live, 12:41, Lazio chance}

An odd bobble on the pitch surprises Zaccagni, who can’t finish it off.

{live, 12:39, 2nd half kicks off: Lazio 1-0 Empoli}

{live, 12:30, Patric goal}

Pinpoint from Mattia Zaccagni

Up from the back, Patric fires Lazio into the lead against Empoli…

@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/nfY52xbgul

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 12, 2024

{live, 12:22, Half-Time: Lazio 1-0 Empoli}

Lazio lead, realistically somewhat against the run of play.

{live, 12:20, Lazio 1-0 Empoli: Patric!}

Zaccagni free kick charged down by Gyasi’s face, but on the resulting Zaccagni corner, nobody is marking Patric, who is allowed totally unmarked to flick in off the outside of the boot from a couple of yards! Bereszynski lost his man.

{live, 12:18, Empoli again}

Caputo robs Lazzari on the edge of the area, but Maleh fires over. The crowd jeers in irritation.

{live, 12:15, Calm down, Patric}

A well-worked Empoli passing move, roll across from the right intercepted by Patric, who then does a full-on multiple fist-pump celebration like he just scored. Move continues, shot over the bar.

{live, 12:10, Caprile save}

Immobile springs the offside trap, sees nobody in support, so has to go for goal at the near post, Caprile palms it round the upright!

{live, 12:08, What a save, Mandas!}

Huuuuuuge chance for Empoli! Guendouzi error gives it away, Cancellieri nutmegs Romagnoli and rolls across for Caputo, stunning save from Mandas!

{live, 12:06, Empoli threaten}

Bastoni with not quite a cross, not quite a shot, goes past everyone and the far top corner.

{live, 12:00, Empoli chance}

Oh they should’ve done better there! Empoli corner, Ismajli fairly free diving header over the bar!

{live, 11:57, Immobile chance}

That was odd. Immobile give and go, bursts into the box, goes around Caprile and then goes down a long time afterwards, seemed to just put his foot down badly. Didn’t appear to be any contact.

{live, 11:56, Lazio chance}

Kamada through ball for Immobile, Ismajli crucial block to force him wide for the corner.

{live, 11:53, Empoli once more}

Kamada gives it away horribly in midfield, Bastoni curler from distance has Mandas stranded, but skims the crossbar!

{live, 11:51, Empoli again}

Bastoni attempt charged down in the box.

{live, 11:50, Empoli goal disallowed}

Ciccio Caputo scores at the second attempt one-on-one with Mandas, but was visibly offside.

{live, 11:47, Pezzella risky}

Pezzella clotheslines Felipe Anderson, somehow not a yellow card.

{live, 11:43, Felipe Anderson effort}

Nice dribble down the left from Kamada, pull back for Felipe Anderson, but the finish is charged down.

{live, 11:40, Ismajli alert}

Felipe Anderson cross for Immobile, crucial Ismajli header to intercept. Crowd already annoyed with Caprile for taking ages over his goal kicks.

{live, 11:39, Whoops}

Referee a bit too close to the action, got bumped by the ball twice already, much to the irritation of Guendouzi.

{live, 11:33, We have kick-off in Lazio vs. Empoli!}

The first of five Serie A games today.

{live, 11:31, A minute’s silence}

Before all games this weekend, a minute’s silence for the 5 victims of the work accident in Palermo.

{live, 11:28, Out come the teams}

Lazio: Mandas; Patric, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Lazzari, Guendouzi, Kamada, Marusic; Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni; Immobile

Empoli: Caprile; Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto; Gyasi, Bastoni, Marin, Maleh, Pezzella; Cancellieri, Caputo

{live, 11:21, Scudetto-winning heroes}

Gli 𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐈 del 1974#AvantiLazio pic.twitter.com/zmOlbYmoJ6

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) May 12, 2024

Lazio ieri. Lazio oggi. 𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘.#AvantiLazio pic.twitter.com/7xmKUlz26l

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) May 12, 2024

{live, 11:06, Celebrating Scudetto anniversary}

#AvantiLazio pic.twitter.com/WdFikYf6Xb

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) May 12, 2024

{live, 10:53, Special shirt}

Lazio wearing a special edition jersey to mark the 50th anniversary of their first Scudetto in 1973-74.

La maglia celebrativa del nostro primo mitico Scudetto è disponibile negli store e nello shop online.

1974-2024, la Storia si veste di nuovo.

Scopri di più su https://t.co/crVStWGPIf!#unamagliaunaleggenda pic.twitter.com/wWLkHI9C53

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) April 26, 2024

{live, 10:45, Igor Tudor}

Lazio coach Igor Tudor confirms to Sky Sport Italia before kick-off that Luis Alberto has been left out of the squad. He is not injured.

{live, 10:24, Lazio vs. Empoli line-ups}

Lazio: Mandas; Patric, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Lazzari, Guendouzi, Kamada, Marusic; Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni; Immobile

Empoli: Caprile; Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto; Gyasi, Bastoni, Marin, Maleh, Pezzella; Cancellieri, Caputo

Serie A Super Sunday

All the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games, Lazio-Empoli, Genoa-Sassuolo, Verona-Torino, Juventus-Salernitana and a massive Atalanta-Roma for fifth place.

We begin at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT) with Lazio fighting for Europe against an Empoli side battling against relegation.

At 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), there’s Genoa-Sassuolo and Verona-Torino.

Juventus host already-relegated Salernitana at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), where the Bianconeri can guarantee Champions League qualification.

All eyes on Bergamo at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), as Atalanta and Roma go head-to-head for fifth place after the Europa League semi-finals.

Igor Tudor wants people to acknowledge Lazio’s extraordinary form since he took over. ‘We would be top of the table.’

The Biancocelesti are certainly in form, winning four of their last five Serie A games and moving to within a point of a Roma side who visit Atalanta this evening.

Today’s 2-0 win over Empoli, and Napoli losing to Bologna yesterday, mean Lazio are guaranteed to finish the season ahead of last year’s Champions of Italy.

“It is a good way to celebrate,” Tudor told Sky Sport Italia, referring to the 50^th anniversary of the 1974 Scudetto triumph.

“We had to suffer, but the quality showed through in the end. It brings us closer to Europe, we’ll see where we are at the end of the season, but the only objective is to do as well as possible.”

Tudor wants recognition for Lazio

Since Tudor took over from Maurizio Sarri, nobody has done better than his 16 points in seven Serie A rounds.

“If someone asks what can you improve, how do you reply? I say that since I arrived, Lazio would be top of the table with Inter.

“I don’t think beating Empoli 2-0 is to be taken for granted and treating it that way puts negativity onto the team,” argued the coach.

“We can improve in the details, but every game in Serie A is tough and Empoli try to pounce on errors. Our goalkeeper was excellent today, but that is his job.”

Tudor opted to leave Luis Alberto out of the squad this weekend as punishment for a poor attitude in training, so how is he getting the players over to his side after Sarri’s era?

“Clearly, everyone wants to play all the time and I can only pick XI. Players must adapt quickly and they did that, then the results arrived.

“It is a difficult job, I arrived mid-season with all the difficulties that brings, a different style of football. You have to be fair to the players and make your choices in good faith.

“I make my choices based on what I see during the week. Nothing more and nothing less. From Tuesday a new week of training begins and we start again.”

Lazio are on a roll with their fourth win in five Serie A games, as Patric and Matias Vecino got the better of relegation strugglers Empoli to stay in the European race.

Coach Igor Tudor left Luis Alberto at home over disciplinary issues and was missing injured Mario Gila, with Ivan Provedel still not ready in goal.  The visitors were still without Sebastian Walukiewicz, Alberto Cerri and Tyronne Ebuehi.

See how it unfolded on the Liveblog.

Lazio wore special jerseys and welcomed the heroes of 1974 before kick-off to mark the 50^th anniversary of their first Scudetto.

Ciccio Caputo had the ball in the net after 17 minutes, but was clearly offside on the Matteo Cancellieri pass when going one-on-one with Christos Mandas, while Simone Bastoni curled just over after pouncing on a Daichi Kamada error.

Ciro Immobile completed a give and go to burst into the box, but Elia Caprile did enough to steer him wide without contact.

Ardian Ismajli should’ve done better when turning his diving header over from a corner, but Empoli had a huge opportunity when Matteo Guendouzi gave it away, Cancellieri nutmegged Alessio Romagnoli and rolled across for Caputo, forcing a stunning Mandas reaction save.

Moments later, Immobile sprung the offside trap and tested Caprile at the near post, but the visitors twice fired just over with Razvan Marin from the edge of the area.

However, it was Lazio who took the lead with the last kick of the half, as a Mattia Zaccagni corner found Patric surprisingly unmarked to flick in off the outside of the boot from a couple of yards at the near post.

Pinpoint from Mattia Zaccagni

Up from the back, Patric fires Lazio into the lead against Empoli…

@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/nfY52xbgul

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 12, 2024

Felipe Anderson’s attempt was deflected over and Matias Vecino fired wide on the counter-attack, while Kamada blasted straight at Caprile.

Mandas had to make a fantastic reaction save to fingertip the Shpendi header off the line at the back post, but Lazio doubled their lead soon after when Vecino finished off the passing move left to right, meeting Pedro’s pass to surge through the centre.

Matías Vecino all but wraps up a home win for Lazio

@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/7usRJd6tKf

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 12, 2024

The last kick of the game was a wonderful Jacopo Fazzini free kick that Mandas flew to fingertip out of the near top corner.

Lazio 2-0 Empoli

Patric 45 (L), Vecino 89 (L)

12-05-2024 11:30

MatchDay 36

Stadio Olimpico

Lazio

Empoli

2 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

Patric (Assist: Mattia Zaccagni)

45+3'

2nd half

		73'		Emmanuel Gyasi
Manuel Lazzari		78'
Nicolò Rovella		86'
Matías Vecino (Assist: Pedro)		89'
Alessio Romagnoli		90+6'

Match statistic

60

Possession %

40

11

Total shots

16

5

Shots on target

3

1

Shots off target

9

5

Blocked shots

4

7

Corners

7

Offsides

3

18

Fouls

16

Lazio

Empoli

Starting lineups

35

Christos Mandas

Goalkeeper

77

Adam Marusic

Defender

13

Alessio Romagnoli

Defender

23

Elseid Hysaj

Defender

29

Manuel Lazzari

Defender

4

Patric

Defender

6

Daichi Kamada

Midfielder

88'

8

Mattéo Guendouzi

Midfielder

65'

20

Mattia Zaccagni

Midfielder

76'

17

Ciro Immobile

Attacker

65'

7

Felipe Anderson

Attacker

65'

25

Elia Caprile

Goalkeeper

34

Ardian Ismajli

Defender

19

Bartosz Bereszynski

Defender

3

Giuseppe Pezzella

Defender

67'

33

Sebastiano Luperto

Defender

77'

18

Razvan Marin

Midfielder

30

Simone Bastoni

Midfielder

55'

29

Youssef Maleh

Midfielder

76'

11

Emmanuel Gyasi

Attacker

9

Francesco Caputo

Attacker

67'

20

Matteo Cancellieri

Attacker

Substitutes

3

Luca Pellegrini

Defender

15

Nicolò Casale

Defender

94

Ivan Provedel

Goalkeeper

18

Gustav Isaksen

Attacker

22

Diego González

Attacker

59

Davide Renzetti

Goalkeeper

65

Nicolò Rovella

Midfielder

65'

5

Matías Vecino

Midfielder

65'

19

Taty Castellanos

Attacker

65'

9

Pedro

Attacker

76'

32

Danilo Cataldi

Midfielder

88'

27

Szymon Zurkowski

Midfielder

5

Alberto Grassi

Midfielder

17

Alberto Cerri

Attacker

4

Sebastian Walukiewicz

Defender

8

Viktor Kovalenko

Midfielder

1

Samuele Perisan

Goalkeeper

10

M’Baye Niang

Attacker

12

Jacopo Seghetti

Goalkeeper

2

Saba Goglichidze

Defender

28

Nicolò Cambiaghi

Attacker

55'

23

Mattia Destro

Attacker

67'

13

Liberato Cacace

Defender

67'

21

Jacopo Fazzini

Midfielder

76'

7

Stiven Shpendi

Attacker

77'

Lazio have been commemorating the club’s first ever Scudetto win during the build-up to their Serie A match against Empoli on Sunday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the title-winning 1973-74 season.

The Biancocelesti players are currently wearing a commemorative shirt, which subtly features the names of the 1973-74 squad running up and down the front panel of the jersey.

La maglia celebrativa del nostro primo mitico Scudetto è disponibile negli store e nello shop online.

1974-2024, la Storia si veste di nuovo.

Scopri di più su https://t.co/crVStWGPIf!#unamagliaunaleggenda pic.twitter.com/wWLkHI9C53

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) April 26, 2024

Several members of the title-winning squad, members of staff and their families were also invited onto the Stadio Olimpico pitch for a special presentation and handshake with the current first-team squad ahead of kick-off.

Lazio ieri. Lazio oggi. 𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘.#AvantiLazio pic.twitter.com/7xmKUlz26l

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) May 12, 2024

Gli 𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐈 del 1974#AvantiLazio pic.twitter.com/zmOlbYmoJ6

— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) May 12, 2024

Five Serie A matches are set to take place this Sunday, including Lazio’s visit from Empoli and Juventus’ hosting of Salernitana, which could mathematically secure a spot in the 2024-25 Champions League for Max Allegri’s side. 

Lazio and Empoli are up first, kicking off at 11.30 BST. Luis Alberto is expected to be left out of the starting line-up for tactical reasons. 

The Biancocelesti could instead line up with a midfield pairing of Matteo Guendouzi and Daichi Kamada, with Mattia Zaccagni and Felipe Anderson on the flanks in support of centre-forward Ciro Immobile. 

Genoa have a fully fit and available squad ready to face Sassuolo, who themselves are without Domenico Berardi, Samu Castillejo and Gregoire Defrel. 

Ivan Juric is not expected to make too many alterations to his Torino side when they face Hellas Verona.  

Reports over the weekend suggest that Allegri could make several changes to his side ahead of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final against Atalanta. 

Several players, including the likes of Adrien Rabiot, captain Danilo and leading goalscorer Dusan Vlahovic, could be afforded a rest, according to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio. 

That means that Southampton loanee Carlos Alcaraz could be given a go in midfield, Samuel Iling-Junior could feature, and Arkadiusz Milik is in line for a run-out. 

Serie A probable line-ups 

Lazio-Empoli (11.30 BST)

Lazio (3-4-2-1): Mandas; Patric, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Lazzari, Kamada, Guendouzi, Marusic; Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni; Immobile.

Empoli (3-2-4-1): Caprile; Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto; Gyasi, Grassi, Marin, Pezzella; Fazzini, Cambiaghi; Niang. 

Genoa-Sassuolo (14.00)

Genoa (3-4-1-2): Martinez; Vogliacco, De Winter, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Martin; Ekuban; Retegui, Gudmundsson. 

Sassuolo (3-5-2): Consigli; Erlic, Ferrari, Kumbulla; Toljan, Henrique, Lipani, Thorstvedt, Doig; Pinamonti, Lauriente. 

Verona-Torino (14.00)

Verona (4-2-3-1): Montipo; Centonze, Coppola, Magnani, Cabal; Serdar, Duda; Noslin, Suslov, Lazovic; Bonazzoli. 

Torino (3-4-1-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Buongiorno, Masina; Bellanova, Ilic, Ricci, Rodriguez; Vlasic; Zapata, Sanabria. 

Juventus-Salernitana (17.00)

Juventus (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Alcaraz, Iling Junior; Milik, Chiesa

Salernitana (3-4-2-1): Fiorillo; Pierozzi, Fazio, Pirola; Sambia, Coulibaly, Basic, Zanoli; Vignato, Tchaouna; Ikwuemesi. 

Atalanta-Roma (19.45)

Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Djimsiti; Hateboer, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Pasalic; Miranchuk, Scamacca.

Roma (4-3-3): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Smalling, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Baldanzi, Lukaku, El Shaarawy.

Lazio star Luis Alberto did not participate in a training session on Saturday and was left out of the Bianconcelesti squad for disciplinary reasons ahead of Sunday’s game with Empoli.

New trouble for Lazio and Luis Alberto as the Spanish midfielder did not show up to Formello this morning, prompting coach Igor Tuor to leave him out of his squad list for disciplinary reasons.

Several sources in Italy, including Calciomercato.com, claim Luis Alberto was not injured but deliberately decided not to join his teammates for a training session on the eve of a key Serie A match against Empoli.

Luis Alberto out of Lazio squad as Spanish star misses training

For this reason, he was omitted from the Lazio squad.

The Spanish midfielder extended his contract with Lazio this past October after months of intense negotiations but exactly a month ago, he said after a Serie A match against Salernitana that he wanted to terminate the agreement with the club at the end of the season.

Luis Alberto’s compatriot Mario Gila wasn’t called up either, but the 23-year-old is recovering from an injury.

The Lega Serie A have confirmed the dates and kick-off times for Week 37 fixtures and also announced Atalanta–Fiorentina will be on June 2 – after the season has ended.

This will be the penultimate full round of the tournament and it could not be set in stone until today because they had to work around several issues.

These include the participation of Atalanta in the Europa League Final against Bayer Leverkusen and of Fiorentina in the Conference League Final with Olympiacos.

The Lega Serie A also confirmed the match between Atalanta and Fiorentina, originally scheduled for March 17, will be played in Bergamo on Sunday June 2 at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT).

It was called off when Fiorentina director Joe Barone collapsed in the team hotel, dying two days later in hospital.

Serie A Week 37

Friday May 17

Fiorentina-Napoli (19.45 UK)

Saturday May 18

Lecce-Atalanta (17.00 UK)

Torino–Milan (19.45 UK)

Sunday May 19

Sassuolo–Cagliari (11.30 UK)

Monza-Frosinone (14.00 UK)

Udinese–Empoli (14.00 UK)

Inter–Lazio (17.00 UK)

Roma–Genoa (19.45 UK)

Monday May 20

Salernitana–Verona (17.30 UK)

Bologna–Juventus (19.45 UK)