In a thrilling encounter in the Europa League quarter-finals, Lazio fought valiantly to erase a 2-0 deficit from the first leg against Bodo/Glimt but ultimately succumbed in a tense penalty shootout after the aggregate score ended in a 3-3 stalemate.

The Aquile had a daunting task ahead, having been defeated by two goals in Norway, but hope flickered as they returned home to the Stadio Olimpico, buoyed by a passionate crowd and a stunning tifo inspired by the Oasis classic "Wonderwall." With striker Nuno Tavares only able to appear from the bench and key players sidelined, Lazio needed a spark—and they found one.

The match kicked off with Bodo/Glimt making a fierce start. After a swift attack, Adam Marusic executed a crucial clearance to deny Jens-Petter Hauge from scoring in front of an open net.

Lazio's Pedro had the first real chance of the game, testing goalkeeper Nikita Haikin early on. However, it was Gustav Isaksen who turned the tide, setting up Taty Castellanos for a cheeky backheel flick from close range that sent the home fans into raptures.

With momentum shifting, Lazio desperately sought another goal to level the aggregate score but came agonizingly close with Mattia Zaccagni's header crashing against the crossbar just before halftime.

In the second half, Lazio's intensity surged as they pushed for goals, but Bodo/Glimt continued to threaten on the counter. A mix of frantic attempts from Lazio kept Haikin busy, who made spectacular saves to deny them.

As tension built towards the end of regular time, a critical miss from Bodo/Glimt's Andreas Helmersen in stoppage time would prove pivotal. Moments later, Lazio equalized when Tijjani Noslin bundled the ball in from close range after a corner, igniting wild celebrations in the stands.

Extra time began with heartbreak for Lazio as Nuno Tavares suffered another injury, hobbling off in tears. Despite the setback, Lazio scored again, taking the lead for the first time in the matchup on a powerful header from Boulaye Dia.

However, Bodo/Glimt wouldn't go quietly. Helmersen equalized again, nodding a goal in from close range after a well-placed cross, making it 3-3 on aggregate. The drama escalated with Helmersen receiving a second yellow card, leaving Bodo/Glimt a man down.

The match had to be decided by penalties after an exhausting 120 minutes. Hauge's weak attempt was saved, but both teams struggled as several shots went astray. Despite a valiant effort from Matteo Guendouzi to keep Lazio's hopes alive, Castellanos' effort was also saved, sealing Lazio's fate.

In a heart-stopping conclusion, Bodo/Glimt triumphed in the shootout, knocking Lazio out of the competition in striking fashion—one of the most dramatic nights in recent Europa League history.