Lazio rose to fourth place or the Champions League zone after winning narrowly 1-0 over Empoli in the continuation of the 35th week of the 2024/25 Italian League at the Carlo Castellani StadiumThe winning goal for the Capital Eagles was scored by Boulaye Dia in the first half. This match was also marked by two red cards received by each team.The achievement of these three points made Marco Baroni's team rise to fourth place in the standings with 63 points.They are one point ahead of Juventus in fifth place in the race for a top-four finish to qualify for next season's Champions League. Juventus itself will only compete against Bologna.Meanwhile, Empoli is in 19th place or in the relegation zone with 25 points. They are two points behind Lecce who are in the safe zone with three matches remaining, as quoted from the official Italian League website.The away team started the match well after scoring a quick goal less than a minute ago. Mattia Viti misjudged Elseid Hysaj's looping ball, allowing Boulaye Dia to chest it down and slot home from 12 yards unchallenged. The score was 1-0.The home side responded with a number of chances, but their bid for a goal was hampered when striker Lorenzo Colombo was shown a second yellow card in the 38th minute.
