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Lazio miss out on Europe in consecutive seasons for first time in 34 years
TL;DR
Lazio has missed out on European football for two consecutive seasons, a first in 34 years. This follows their defeat in the Coppa Italia final against Inter, marking a significant decline for the club.
Key points
- Lazio missed European football for two consecutive seasons
- This is the first occurrence since 1992/93
- The club's Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter was a key factor
- Lazio last faced a similar drought from 1978/79 to 1992/93
- Claudio Lotito has owned the club since 2004
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Lazio miss out on Europe in consecutive seasons for first time in 34 years
Lazio’s Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter has cost the club more than silverware, it has condemned them to a second consecutive season without European football, a situation that has not arisen at the Stadio Olimpico since 1992/93.
According to Calcio e Finanza, the last time Lazio went two or more successive seasons without continental competition was during a 15-year absence stretching from 1978/79 to 1992/93.
The current drought is also the first to occur during Claudio Lotito’s ownership of the club, which began in the summer of 2004.
The timing makes it all the more painful. Prior to the current run, Lazio had participated in European competition for eight consecutive seasons under Lotito, including two Champions League campaigns in which they reached the last 16 on both occasions before being eliminated by Bayern Munich.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 11: President Claudio Lotito in the tribune prior the Coppa Italia match at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 11, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – Getty Images)
Lazio make unwanted history with European absence
Q&A
Why did Lazio miss out on European football for two seasons?
Lazio missed out on European football due to their defeat in the Coppa Italia final against Inter, which ended their hopes for qualification.
When was the last time Lazio missed European competition for consecutive seasons?
The last time Lazio missed European competition for consecutive seasons was from 1978/79 to 1992/93.
How long has Claudio Lotito owned Lazio?
Claudio Lotito has owned Lazio since the summer of 2004, making this the first time under his ownership that the club has missed European football for two consecutive seasons.