Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has named Barcelona as the club he wants his team to face in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Both Lazio and Barcelona were among those clubs who qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament despite losing on the final day of the group stage.
Following a second-place finish in the Serie A last season, Lazio qualified for the Champions League for the first time in three years.
Sarri’s men had to navigate their way in a group that had Atletico Madrid, Feyenoord and Celtic.
Lazio finished second, four points behind Atletico Madrid in Group E.
Speaking at his post-match press conference following his side’s qualification in the last-16, Sarri (via Sky Sport):
“I’d like to face Barcelona at UCL round of 16, honestly.
“It’d be my pick as I’ve never faced Barça as a coach and it’d be wonderful experience.”
UCL: Sarri names club he wants Lazio to face in last-16
