Lazio suffered an unlucky and ultimately irrelevant defeat to SC Braga, as they still topped the Europa League table in this opening phase.

Lazio finished top of the Europa League group stage despite a 1-0 defeat at Sporting Braga on Thursday as the Portuguese side failed to secure a playoff spot.

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Marco Baroni thanked Lazio players for ‘sacrificing themselves’ in unusual roles and securing top spot in the Europa League table, but shrugs off the prospect of facing Roma in the Round of 16. The Aquile were the only side going into the final matchday who knew their place in the Round of 16 was secure,

Lazio are already sure of their spot in the top 8, but want to lock down the Europa League leadership against SC Braga with Pedro.It kicks off at the Estadio Municipal de Braga at 20.00 GMT.You can