Rome 23 May 2026 – It certainly won’t be a joyful summer for Lazio e PisaOn one hand the disappointment of the second consecutive year without Europe, on the other the bitterness of the return to Serie B after having tasted the Serie A 34 years since their last appearance. For them, the final league match at the Olimpico will be a final chance to regain optimism ahead of the summer transfer window. Writing a sweet final chapter at the end of a season that was, unfortunately, bittersweet for both sides.
For the Lazio There were still chances to redeem a season that had started badly until the very end. The Biancocelesti, despite an inconsistent season, reached the final of Coppa Italia, with the occasion together with the trophy of a pass for theEuropa LeagueThe defeat against the unstoppable Inter in the final, however, deprived the Biancocelesti of this opportunity, who immediately afterwards had one last chance at redemption.
Winning a derby can always save a season or destroy it completely and the defeat suffered against Rome Last week looked a lot like the tombstone on Lazio’s season. Against the Pisa the boys of Sarri They will try to shake off these disappointments and close this championship full of doubts and difficulties with a boost of confidence.
Unlike the Biancocelesti, the Pisa he certainly had no European ambitions for his return to Serie A, awaited for 34 years. After an ambitious but cautious market, after having entrusted to Alberto Gilardino The Tuscans were ready to fight to stay in the top division. However, the Nerazzurri always played at the bottom of the table, even leading to the dismissal of their coach. On the bench, they tried their luck, betting on Hiljemark, but the outcome was an early relegation, topped off by just two wins in the entire championship. A final win could make the relegation pain less bitter, thus leaving one last thrill of Serie A on the shoulders of the fans.
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The referee of the match
The Serie A designation for the last day of the championship has chosen Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi for the match between Lazio and Pisa. The Livorno referee will be assisted by assistants Niedda and Emmanuele, while the fourth official will be Di Marco. Ghersini and Piccinini will follow the match in the VAR room in Lissone. This will be the Tuscan referee’s 17th refereeing role of the season, only her second in a row. Serie A, to which he adds 14 of Serie B and 1 by Coppa Italia. Only second career crossover for Ferrieri Caputi with the Lazio, with the balance of a white and blue success; only one precedent also for the Pisa, which ended with the defeat of the Tuscans.
Probable lineups
For the final match of the season, a significant rotation is expected in the Lazio starting eleven. After the good performance in the derby, Furlanetto is moving towards confirmation in goal, with Motta instead heading towards the bench. In defense Gila is out, there is Provision alongside Romagnoli in the center, while Marusic e Pellegrini They will occupy the bands. In midfield Patric is the low point for the disqualification of Rovella, flanked by Dele Bashiru e Basic. Forward Pedro the last one in white and blue will be part of the trident, with Chancellors as a right winger and noslin first tip.
Protagonist of the promotion last year, will be Semper to close the season between the Tuscans’ posts. Captain canestrelli will lead the defense, supported by Calabresi e Bozhinov, the latter returning from suspension. Aebischer will lead the Nerazzurri midfield, supported by Loyola e hit, thus forming the central trio of the midfield. On the right will run The rice, to the left Anchoring, the attack will consist of Moreo paired with Stojilkovic
Lazio (4-3-3): Furlanetto; Marusic, Romagnoli, Provstgaard, Pellegrini; Dele-Bashiru, Patric, Basic; Cancellieri, Noslin, Pedro. Coach Maurizio Sarri.
Pisa (3-5-2): Always; Calabresi, Canestrelli, Bozhinov; Léris, Loyola, Aebischer, Vural, Angori; Moreo, Stojilkovic. All. Oscar Hiljemark.
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Where to watch the match
The match between Lazio and Pisa at the Stadio Olimpico, valid for the thirty-eighth and final matchday of Serie A, will kick off at 20:45 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Calcio (channels 202 and 249), Sky Sport 4K (channel 213), and Sky Sport (channel 251). The match will also be available for streaming on DAZN, with a live link starting at 20 PM.
The match can be watched by downloading the app on your smart TV or by connecting it to a PlayStation 4/5 console, Xbox, a TIMVISION BOX, an Amazon Fire TV Stick, or a Google Chromecast. It can also be viewed via the DAZN app or website on tablets, PCs, and smartphones. The match will also be streamed on Sky Go and NOW. On Sky, Federico Botti and Luca Marchegiani will provide commentary. On DAZN, Orazio Accomando and Dario Marcolin will provide commentary.
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