Fiorentina secured a crucial 2-1 win against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, reigniting their push for Champions League qualification while dealing a blow to their opponents’ ambitions.
The victory lifted La Viola back into the top six, just three points behind fourth-placed Lazio, overtaking AC Milan, who had earlier edged Parma 3-2.
Fiorentina, with a game in hand over all but second-placed Inter Milan, made a strong start to the match when Yacine Adli found the back of the net in the 11th minute.
Six minutes later, Lucas Beltran doubled the lead with a well-placed header. Fiorentina could have extended their advantage further before halftime, but Albert Gudmundsson’s strike in the 34th minute hit the post.
The match took a twist just after the hour mark when Adli, substituted moments earlier, received a second yellow card for kicking the ball away, a needless act of frustration that leaves him suspended for the next game.
Lazio pulled one back in stoppage time through Adam Marusic, setting up a tense finish.
The hosts nearly salvaged a dramatic point in the 98th minute when Pedro unleashed a powerful shot that struck the right post and rolled agonizingly across the goal line, leaving Fiorentina fans holding their breath.
Ultimately, Fiorentina held on to secure their first Serie A win of 2025, ending a five-game winless streak since their victory over Bologna on December 16.
The result puts them firmly back in contention for a UEFA Champions League spot.