Lazio, the fans are preparing to give a warm welcome to Gattuso's team at the Olimpico, despite the reduction in ticket sales. At 6.45pm, under the Curva Nord, the organized groups will gather to welcome the Biancoceleste bus before entering the stadium, once again demonstrating their support despite the limited presence of 10,000 spectators. The message is clear: the team and the coach will receive strong support even outside the entry lines, with flags, banners and a collective energy that aims to create an atmosphere of belonging.
The official press release also included a note of irony regarding Lotito's recent statements, in particular on the alleged economic interest in pubs. The groups responded with a joking calculation: "Afterwards everyone will go and open their own pub (in groups of 80 for 325 pubs = 26,000 non-subscribers)", showing how the fracture between fans and managers is also reflected in the numbers of away games. Despite the situation, Lazio's presence in the stands of the Mapei Stadium continues to grow, with the promise of reaching 10,000 spectators for the next match against Sassuolo in Reggio Emilia.
The guest sector, although it was "pulverised" in less than an hour, did not lose the desire to show its enthusiasm. The representatives of the organized groups invited the fans to bring flags, banners and fill the cars with colours, underlining that every kilometer traveled is an act of love for the team. “Nothing or anyone scares us for the love of Lazio,” they declared, highlighting the public's determination to support the team in all circumstances.
Today the Olimpico will still remain largely empty, but the fans will demonstrate that the love for the team does not depend on the number of spectators present. The gesture of hugging the team outside the stadium before letting them in is a sign of solidarity that will be repeated in the coming days, when thousands of fans travel again to support Lazio. The next match, scheduled for Tuesday in Reggio Emilia, will be an opportunity to see if the fans' passion will translate into a moral advantage for Gattuso's team.