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Lazio chief Angelo Maria Fabbiani expressed surprise at reaching the Coppa Italia Final against Inter. The match is set to start at 20:00 UK time at the Stadio Olimpico.
Lazio chief Fabbiani: âEven we didnât expect Coppa Italia Finalâ
Lazio director Angelo Maria Fabbiani admits they are the underdogs against Inter in tonightâs Coppa Italia Final. âWe didnât even expect it, to be honest.â
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
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The winner of the 79th edition of the Coppa Italia will be decided after 90 minutes, or go through extra time and potentially even a penalty shoot-out.
This is an opportunity for Inter to do The Double after the Scudetto, but arguably it matters more for Lazio, who could salvage their season and above all qualify for the Europa League by lifting this trophy.
ROME, ITALY â MAY 09: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale celebrates a second goal with his team mates during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi â SS Lazio/Getty Images)
âBeing here is important. It gives us the chance to play for a trophy,â Fabbiani told Sport Mediaset.
âThe journey towards this Final was remarkable, we probably didnât even expect it, to be honest. Following the renewal and rejuvenation of the squad, we didnât expect would take us to the Final with one of the best goalkeeping performances of all time.
Fabbiani admitted that Lazio did not expect to reach the Coppa Italia Final against Inter.
The Coppa Italia Final is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST).
The final will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Lazio is considered the underdog against Inter in the Coppa Italia Final.

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âWe can dream about a huge surprise, if it doesnât happen, we can still say we believed.â
Edoardo Motta saved four consecutive penalties in the shoot-out semi-final victory over Atalanta in Bergamo, having only made his Serie A debut a couple of months ago following Ivan Provedelâs injury.
BERGAMO, ITALY â APRIL 22: Edoardo Motta of Lazio celebrates after the teamâs victory in the penalty shoot out in the Coppa Italia semifinal match between Atalanta BC and SS Lazio at New Balance Arena on April 22, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
These sides met at the Stadio Olimpico at the weekend in Serie A, with Inter running out 3-0 winners and Alessio Romagnoli sent off.
However, unlike their other home games for the last few months, this time the Lazio ultras will be present, having suspended their protest boycott.
âIn football, the difference is not just made by money. Investment doesnât guarantee victory, you need planning, long-term vision, and courage. We are showing all of that,â added Fabbiani.
âEveryone can have their opinions, but I believe we should be seeking out young Italians. Just look at Motta, we picked him up from Reggiana and he made a huge impact.â
ROME, ITALY â MARCH 15: Maurizio Sarri head coach SS Lazio celebrates a victory after the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on March 15, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi â SS Lazio/Getty Images)
The only previous Coppa Italia Final of Maurizio Sarriâs career was a defeat, when his Juventus lost to Napoli in 2020.
The Lazio coach is suspended following the chaotic semi-final with Atalanta, so his assistant Marco Ianni is on the touchline, but Fabbiani shrugged off suggestions his future is in doubt.
âI realise the fans want everything straight away, but sometimes that is not possible. We had Mandas and sent him to the Premier League, so we thought that sooner or later Motta would have his opportunity.â
Lazio are in their 11th Coppa Italia Final, having won seven times before, most recently in 2019, and lost three.