FC Lugano loses on the European stage. The 0:1 in Celja is the fourth goalless defeat in a row.

What happened?

FC Lugano has lost after 2 league games in a row and the cup defeat in Biel also on the European stage. The team of coach Mattia Croci-Torti had previously lost 0:1 against YB and 0:3 against FCZ in the championship. In between, the team was embarrassed in the cup with a 0:2 defeat against Biel from the Promotion League.

Why is it important for FC Lugano?

Renato Steffen to blue Sport: «Currently we are not scoring any goals. We somehow lack the absolute will to make the runs and get into the box.» Anto Grgic says: «We are in a difficult situation. But such situations occur in a long season with many games.» | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd place | | Points | 57 | | Record | 16W-9D-8L |

What comes next?

On Sunday in Sion, FC Lugano must score points to not lose touch in the championship race. After the Tessinians have already missed one of the season's goals, the cup final. Coach Croci-Torti says: «We currently lack efficiency. We must not lose our heads now.» The return match against Celje will take place on March 13th at 18:45 in Thun and on blue Sport.