Monday Football Round-Up: Lazio Draws with Torino
In a pivotal Monday Serie A clash, Lazio and Torino settled for a 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico. Adam Marusic opened the scoring for Lazio in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Pedro Rodríguez. Torino responded late, with substitute Gvidas Gineitis netting the equalizer in the 82nd minute. This result leaves Lazio in seventh place with 52 points, tied with sixth-placed Roma, while Torino remains in eleventh with 39 points.
Stalemate Between Hellas Verona and Parma
At Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Hellas Verona and Parma played to a 0-0 draw. Both teams had opportunities but failed to convert, resulting in a goalless match. This outcome moves both sides slightly away from the relegation zone, with Verona holding 30 points and Parma at 26 points.
Celta Vigo and Las Palmas Share Points
In La Liga action, Celta Vigo and Las Palmas ended their match in a 1-1 draw at Balaídos. Alfon González put Celta ahead just before halftime, but Las Palmas equalized shortly after the break through Alberto Moleiro. A controversial VAR decision later annulled a potential winning goal for Las Palmas due to offside. Celta now sits seventh in the standings, while Las Palmas remains in the relegation zone, extending their winless streak to 12 games.
Eyüpspor Falls to Başakşehir in High-Scoring Encounter
In the Turkish Süper Lig, Eyüpspor suffered a 3-1 defeat at home against Başakşehir FK. The visitors took control early, scoring twice in the first half before adding a third in the second half. Eyüpspor managed a late consolation goal but couldn’t mount a comeback. The result strengthens Başakşehir’s push for European qualification, while Eyüpspor remains mid-table.
Injury Update: Jasper Cillessen Undergoes Surgery
Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, now with Las Palmas, sustained a severe injury during the Monday match against Celta Vigo. A collision with Celta forward Borja Iglesias led to Cillessen being hospitalized and undergoing emergency surgery for a perforated intestine. He is currently in stable condition.
