# 2026/27 Coppa Italia and Italian football season updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/202627-coppa-italia-preliminary-rounds
> Updated: 2026-08-08T06:23:38.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2.

The preliminary rounds of the 2026/27 Coppa Italia have concluded, setting the stage for the round of 32. 

Benevento Calcio secured their advancement to face Fiorentina following a high-scoring 5-3 victory over Ravenna at the Ciro Vigorito stadium. Although Ravenna established an early 2-0 lead through goals from Vinicius and Maggio, Benevento staged a comeback with strikes from Prisco and Salvemini. Despite Vinicius scoring again to put Ravenna ahead 3-2, Benevento responded with goals from Romano and a defensive error by Esposito, before a late Salvemini goal finalized the win.

Other notable results from the preliminary stages include Arezzo defeating Union Brescia 2-0 via goals from Arena and Tavernelli, and Ascoli securing a 3-1 victory over Potenza. Catania also advanced to the next stage following a penalty shootout against Vicenza.

As teams prepare for the round of 32, Lazio concluded their pre-season with a 2-1 comeback victory against Frosinone. After Giacomo Calò scored for Frosinone in the 12th minute, Mattia Zaccagni equalized for Lazio in the 22nd minute. Zaccagni secured the win with an 89th-minute penalty. This victory marked a six-match winning streak for Lazio, their first such run since 2019. Following the match, manager Gennaro Gattuso discussed transfer market difficulties, noting the club missed out on targets Franjo Ivanovic and Noah Markmann. Lazio now prepares for their upcoming Coppa Italia fixture against Mantova.

## Claims

- Lazio defeated Frosinone 2-1 in a pre-season friendly match. (disputed)
- Lazio utilized a 3-4-3 defensive formation during the match against Frosinone. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Matteo Zaccagni scored two goals during the match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso stated the squad lacks depth regarding the new tactical approach. (single source)
- A target striker chose to join Lens for Champions League football despite Benfica giving approval for a move. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Coppa Italia: Benevento advances to round of 32 after 5-3 win over Ravenna

The Coppa Italia preliminary rounds are complete. Benevento advanced after a 5-3 victory over Ravenna, while Arezzo and Ascoli also secured spots in the round of 32.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ravenna-prepares-for-coppa-italia-tie-with-benevento-and-league-clash-against-verona

### 2026-08-07: Lazio defeat Frosinone 2-1 in final pre-season friendly

Lazio defeated Frosinone 2-1 in their final pre-season friendly thanks to a Mattia Zaccagni brace, including a late penalty. Manager Gattuso also addressed recent transfer market setbacks.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eredivisie-and-coppa-italia-fixtures-previewed-for-august-8

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