Being Maurizio Sarri on a bench and Jorge Sampaoli in the other, it made sense that the Lazio-Marseille of this Thursday, corresponding to group E of the Europa LeagueIt happened like an entertaining game of football chess, but the thing was in a draw and without any checkmate. Strakosha and Pau Lopez, goalkeepers of both, were the best possible bishops to ensure that the 0-0 did not move from the light.
Said Pau Lopez and Pol Lirola starting in the Marseilles, and Luis Alberto, Pedro and the emergent Raúl Moro entering the second part in the Lazio they put a Spanish accent on a game that will not go down in history as the most colorful to teach someone who wants to be convinced that this football is the most exciting, but at the same time it does deserve a place in the video libraries of those who enjoy breaking down the encounters in their tactical aspect.
In other words, the meeting turned out to be boring and interesting, however paradoxical it may seem. Everything depended on the prism since it was observed. Because there were movements of the technicians to reach the goal. Opportunities and approaches of the ball to the goals, too. But good work is Strakosha and Pau Lopez guaranteed the final 0-0. Especially noteworthy was a stop by the Spanish goal point-blank denying glory to his compatriot (but rival) Pedro in the 88th minute of the game.
However, it should be noted that a goal was seen. The second act was mediated when Immobile sent the ball to the back of the net, but did so after taking an offside for the sixth time so far this game (he played at the limit), so Aytekin (the referee) annulled the goal.
After this tie and three games played, the Lazio accumulate 4 points and Marseilles, having tied all their matches, 3. Galatasaray and Lokomotiv Moscow They are the other two teams in a group in which there is promise to be excitement until the end.
Results shift at 6:45 p.m.
Group D
Fenerbahce 2-2 Antwerp
Group E
Lazio 0-0 Marseille
Group F
Midtjylland 1-1 Red Star
Ludogorets 0-1 Braga
Group G
Betis 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Group H
Rapid Vienna 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb