{
  "id": 2838036,
  "title": "This Week In Lazio History: August 17-23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/this-week-in-lazio-history-august-17-23",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T18:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/week-lazio-history-august-17-180500398.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This Week in Lazio History spans from August 17 to August 23, showcasing several significant Serie A matches and European play-offs. On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, Lazio faced Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Play-off, winning 1-0. Later that same day, Lazio defeated IF Elfsborg 3-0 in another UEFA Europa League Playoff.\n\nOn Sunday, August 21, 2016, Atalanta Lazio secured a win against Bergamo, 3-4, during a crucial group phase match. The following day, on August 21, 2021, Lazio faced Empoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli, winning 1-3. A day later, on August 22, 2015, Lazio's 2-1 victory over Bologna showcased their thoughtfulness for the upcoming Champions League tie.\n\nThe memorable match in focus from August 21, 2001, featured Lazio defeating FC Copenhagen 4-1 in the Champions League Playoff. Sinisa Mihajlovic's injury and various substitutions throughout the game contributed to this impressive result. Lazio's forward, Fernando Saraceni, was celebrated as a Lazio legend, having played for the team during their National Championship finals in 1913, 1914, and 1923.",
  "summary": "First Serie A games and more European play-offs in the August 17-23 week in Lazio history and we remember the legendary Fernando SaraceniMatches of the WeekDate: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Venue: Stadio...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lazio won 1-0 against Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League Play-off on August 18, 2015.",
    "Atalanta Lazio beat Bergamo 3-4 in a crucial group phase match on August 21, 2016.",
    "Lazio defeated Empoli 1-3 on August 22, 2021, at Stadio Carlo Castellani."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}