Match report

Lazio Defeats Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0 in Europa League

Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow
0–3
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Lazio
Lazio
Nov 25, 2021

Lazio secured a dominant victory over Lokomotiv Moscow with a 3-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash, leaving no doubt about their superior play and tactical mastery. Despite Lokomotiv's early yellow cards, Ciro Immobile's two penalties and Pedro's late goal ensured Lazio's dominance.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Lokomotiv Moscow 0-3 Lazio
  • Ciro Immobile scored two penalties (56', 63')
  • Pedro added a third goal in the 87th minute
  • Lokomotiv had three yellow cards in the first half
  • Lazio made five substitutions, including Ciro Immobile (66')

Lineups

Lokomotiv Moscow

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 53 D. Khudyakov (G)
  • 31 M. Rybus (D)
  • 16 T. Jedvaj (D)
  • 24 M. Nenakhov (D)
  • 27 Murilo (D)
  • 6 D. Barinov (M)
  • 94 D. Rybchinskiy (M)
  • 5 K. Maradishvili (M)
  • 8 A. Beka Beka (M)
  • 25 F. Kamano (F)
  • 88 V. Lisakovich (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 A. Silyanov
  • 9 F. Smolov
  • 49 G. Borisenko
  • 90 K. Zinovich
  • 75 S. Babkin
  • 81 N. Khlynov
  • 60 A. Savin
  • 73 M. Petrov
  • 74 A. Cherny
  • 3 Pablo

Lazio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 33 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 23 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 4 Patric (D)
  • 3 Luiz Felipe (D)
  • 6 Lucas Leiva (M)
  • 10 Luis Alberto (M)
  • 20 M. Zaccagni (F)
  • 88 T. Bašić (M)
  • 17 C. Immobile (F)
  • 7 Felipe Anderson (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Pedro
  • 32 D. Cataldi
  • 21 S. Milinković-Savić
  • 94 V. Muriqi
  • 29 M. Lazzari
  • 42 G. Moretti
  • 26 Ş. Radu
  • 18 L. Romero
  • 25 Pepe Reina
  • 8 J. Akpa Akpro
  • 5 G. Escalante
  • 27 Raul Moro

Timeline

  1. Lokomotiv Moscow
    1' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kamano

    Foul

  2. Lokomotiv Moscow
    13' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Maksim Nenakhov

    Foul

  3. Lazio
    21' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    Mattia Zaccagni

    Foul

  4. Lokomotiv Moscow
    28' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maksim Nenakhov · On: A. Siljanov
  5. Lazio
    35' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Alberto

    Foul

  6. Lazio
    46' Lazio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Felipe Anderson · On: Pedro
  7. Lazio
    54' Lazio Var · Penalty awarded
    F. Acerbi
  8. Lokomotiv Moscow
    55' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    A. Siljanov

    Foul

  9. Lazio
    56' Lazio Goal · Penalty
    C. Immobile
  10. Lazio
    57' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Leiva

    Foul

  11. Lazio
    59' Lazio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Leiva · On: D. Cataldi
  12. Lazio
    59' Lazio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luis Alberto · On: Sergej Milinković-Savić
  13. Lokomotiv Moscow
    62' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Dmitriy Barinov

    Foul

  14. Lazio
    63' Lazio Goal · Penalty
    C. Immobile
  15. Lazio
    66' Lazio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Immobile · On: Vedat Muriqi
  16. Lazio
    76' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    Sergej Milinković-Savić

    Argument

  17. Lokomotiv Moscow
    77' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Kamano · On: G. Borisenko
  18. Lokomotiv Moscow
    77' Lokomotiv Moscow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Maradishvili · On: K. Zinovich
  19. Lazio
    82' Lazio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: M. Lazzari
  20. Lokomotiv Moscow
    86' Lokomotiv Moscow Card · Yellow Card
    Maciej Rybus

    Foul

  21. Lazio
    87' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro

Match Stats

Stat Lokomotiv Moscow Lazio
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 307 608
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 9
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 210 496
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • The turning point came in the 56th minute with Ciro Immobile scoring the first penalty, which was awarded after a VAR decision, giving Lazio the early lead and confidence boost.
  • Lazio extended their lead with a second penalty in the 63rd minute, further demoralizing Lokomotiv and setting the tone for the rest of the match.