Lazio-Ludogorets: Baroni chasing the fifth out of five, formations and TV schedules

Rome 27 November 2024 - Three points to continue to dictate the law and maintain a streak of victories that among all competitions is taking on gigantic proportions. Tomorrow's match, Thursday 28 November 2024, for the Lazio this is it, a test to see if in addition to the potential to be a top team, the Biancocelesti also have the talent to dictate the pace. A Ludogorets in a major crisis of results in the European field, after having obtained only one point in the first four matches of Europa LeagueKick-off is set for 18:45.

The Capitoline team is coming off an important success, both in terms of the result and in terms of the quality of their opponents. The Biancocelesti have obtained their seventh consecutive victory, considering both Serie A, both Europe League, beating 3-0 the Bologna. A result that is far from trivial, because although it was achieved thanks to the great responsibilities of Escape and his expulsion in the 34th minute of the first half. The extra man opened up large areas of the pitch for the Lazio team and after finding the lead with Leg she managed to manage her opponents and her energy, thus starting to allow herself the luxury of thinking about the match against Ludogorets. The aim is to keep this long winning streak alive, as well as the full points in the continental competition. The team has pushed and at the moment seems to be succeeding in everything it tries, not least the entrance with a goal against Bologna di Dele Bashiru, who is thus a candidate for a leading role against the Bulgarians.

On the other side there will be a team looking for redemption, which until now has always paid for its inferior quality compared to its rivals in Europe. A situation in stark contrast to what the Razgrad Eagles are doing in the championship, where they have collected 11 victories in 13 games played, with just 2 draws that have interrupted their run. In the season of Europa League instead only in the away match in the Czech Republic against Viktoria Plzen some points arrived, after a 0-0 draw that was anything but exciting. The Bulgarian team had reached the championship stage through the qualifiers and certainly did not expect to be one of the teams to beat, nor to find themselves in thirty-fourth place in the standings, especially with a calendar that up to now, Athletic Club of Bilbao aside, it didn't seem so convincing. In addition to the Basques, the Bulgarians paid the price at home against the Slavia Prague and then they fell in Brussels against theAnderlecht after playing an hour with one man less. Regardless of the results, quality is not lacking at home Ludogorets, and is supported by a solid backbone that also constantly represents the Bulgarian national team in the international arena, thus presenting the boys of Baroni a puzzle that still needs to be solved, before we can celebrate the three points.

The referee designation of the 5th matchday Uefa Europa League assigned the direction of the race Lazio - Ludogorets to Mr Two Strukans (CRO). The Croatian referee will be assisted by assistants Bojan Zobenica (CRO) and Alen Jaksic (CRO): Mario Zebec (CRO) will be the fourth official while Christian Dingert (GER) and Fedayi San (SUI) have been appointed as VAR and AVAR. It will be Strukan's first meeting with the Biancocelesti and the second with the Bulgarians, the previous one being Ludogorets who on that occasion beat Anderlecht 1-0 in the play-off round for the Conference League round of 2. For him, it will be his thirteenth refereeing of the season, the number XNUMX in this season. Europe League, to which he adds 2 of Countries League, 1 of Conference League and the Croatian championship.

Probable lineups

Light turnover in sight for Marco Baroni, also giving continuity to the choices of the last matches of Europa League. Inside then mandas between the posts, as well as Leg, who will replace the injured Romagnoli, alongside him Crazy. On the wings behind, the forced choice is on the left where there is Pellegrini, on the opposite side instead Marusic is ahead of Lazzari. In midfield Guendouzi should act in tandem with Vecino, while in three-quarters there will again be space for Dele Bashiru in the center, supported by Tchaouna right and Isaac on the left, forward should return to the starting lineup Day.

On the other side at home instead Ludogorets Vidal, the Brazilian winger among the most dangerous in the Bulgarian team, is absent due to suspension, the 2004-born player could be there Eric Marcus. On the opposite side instead Rick Lima, which will support the tip Duah. In three-quarters Cross will have the difficult task of acting as a glue between the departments, while Yordanov e Duarte are the candidates for the role of midfielders. In front of padt the four line will consist of Son, Almeida, Verdon e Witty.

Lazio (4-2-3-1) Mandas; Marusic, Gigot, Gila, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Vecino; Tchao, Dele-Bashiru, Isaksen; Dia. All. Marco Baroni.

Ludogorets (4-3-3) Padt; Son, Almeida, Verdon, Witry; Yordanov, Duarte; Erick Marcus, Cruz, Rick Lima; Duah. Coach Igor Jovicevic.

Where to watch the match

The match between Lazio e Ludogorets of the Olympic Stadium, valid for the fifth day of the championship phase of Europe League, will start at 18:45 on Thursday 28 November 2024. There will be several options available to watch the match. The match will be visible on satellite on the platform Sky, to the channels Sky Sports One (channel 201) e Sky Sports channel 252. The match will also be available in streaming on NOW for those who have subscribed to the platform and on Sky Go for those who have a season ticket Sky. You can follow the match by downloading the app on your smart TV or by connecting your TV to a PlayStation 4/5 console, Xbox, or to a TIMVISION BOX, an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast device. Viewing is also possible via the NOW app or website on tablets, PCs and smartphones. The commentary of the match will be entrusted to Davide Polizzi and Luca Marchegiani.