Turin, Jan. 23 (LaPresse) – Lazio defeats Real Sociedad and secures a spot in the Europa League Round of 16 with a match to spare. Baroni's team confirms their top spot in the standings by defeating the Spaniards 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in the seventh matchday of the group stage. The Biancocelesti took the lead with Gila after 5 minutes. The visitors were reduced to ten men following Munoz's red card. Lazio doubled their lead through Zaccagni (32') and scored again just two minutes later with Castellanos. In the final minutes, Real Sociedad narrowed the gap with a goal by Barrenetxea (83').