In a highly anticipated Serie A clash, Lecce hosted Inter at the Ettore Giardiniero Stadium in Lecce. The match marked the 26th round of the season and attracted significant attention from fans eager to see how both teams would fare.
Match Preview
Lecce entered the match buoyed by a recent 2-0 victory over Cagliari. In contrast, Inter arrived after suffering a 3-1 defeat against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to secure valuable points.
Official Lineups
Lecce Starting XI
- 30 Falcone (Goalkeeper)
- 17 Danilo Veiga
- 4 Gaspar
- 44 Tiago Gabriel
- 25 Gallo
- 29 Coulibaly
- 20 Ramadani
- 50 Pierotti
- 16 Gandelman
- 23 Sottil
- 99 Cheddira
Inter Starting XI
- 1 Sommer (Goalkeeper)
- 31 Bisseck
- 6 De Vrij
- 95 Bastoni
- 11 Luis Henrique
- 16 Frattesi
- 7 Zielinski
- 8 Sucic
- 32 Dimarco
- 9 Thuram
- 94 Esposito
Key Stats
- Lecce has lost their last seven Serie A encounters with Inter, failing to score in the last six.
- Inter has kept a clean sheet against Lecce in their last six league matches.
First Half Highlights
The match kicked off with both teams displaying aggressive tactics. Inter’s Thuram had an excellent chance early on, but Lecce’s defender Gaspar made a crucial stop. However, Gaspar had to leave the match due to injury, replaced by Jamil Siebert.
Despite a flurry of attempts from both sides, including notable shots from Dimarco and Esposito, Lecce’s goalkeeper Falcone stood firm, denying multiple scoring opportunities. The first half concluded without any goals, with both teams level at 0-0.
What to Expect in the Second Half
As the game continued, fans anticipated a potential breakthrough for either team. Lecce’s Banda was expected to make an impact in the second half, while Inter’s Mkhitaryan and Bonny were poised to make a difference off the bench.
With both coaches opting for strategic adjustments, the second half promised an exciting finish to this gripping encounter.
