Lazio are firmly in the Champions League race after their big win over AC Milan in the Italian Serie A. The Italian capital club got the better of Milan who are fellow contenders in the race to qualify for Champions League football. The first four teams in the Italian top flight will secure spots in the Champions League in the new season.
Pepe Reina was in goal as Lazio got the better of Milan to close the gap on the leading pack in the Champions League race as far as the Italian Serie A is concerned. The ex-Liverpool shot stopper was able to keep a clean sheet for Lazio during the game. Pepe Reina didn’t concede a goal as Lazio thrashed Milan 3-0 at home to move within five points of their opponents.
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For Pepe Reina and Lazio, they have a lot of work to do in the final ten games to secure a place in the Champions League for next season and make it back-to-back as far as the competition is concerned. Lazio made their return to the Champions League after many years and they were able to make it to the last 16 stage before they were knocked out by holders Bayern Munich. Pepe Reina was in goal over the two legs as the Bavarian giants sealed a 6-2 aggregate win over Lazio to progress into the quarterfinals.
Liverpool took up the option of making his transfer permanent but he didn’t make an appearance for the first team till he left for Austrian Bundesliga giantsRed Bull Salzburg in 2013.He talked about his memories as a Liverpool in an exclusive interview with The Atheltic. According to him, he can count the number of penalties that he saved from Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Peter Gulacsi was not able to make an appearance for Liverpool due to the goalkeeping duo of Pepe Reina and Doni. Spanish shot stopper Pepe Reina was the undisputed first choice at Liverpool during his time at the club, while Brazilian player Doni was the second choice goalkeeper. Peter Gulacsi was the third choice shot stopper at Liverpool behind the aforementioned duo of Doni and Pepe Reina. 
Lazio were the hosts of the matchday 18 clash at the StadioOlimpico on Friday night and they ran out winners in convincing fashion. Lazio thrashed AS Roma to boost their quest for a place in the Champions League next season. The top four spots guarantee Champions League next season and Lazio are still far off but the derby win could serve as a kickstarterfor top form between now and the remainder of the season. Pepe Reina was able to keep a clean sheet in the Lazio goal as his team beat AS Roma 3-0 at home. Pepe Reina has played 12 games for Lazio in the Italian Serie A this term in addition to his five appearances for the capital club in the Champions League. 
Aston Villa were credited with a strong interest in the winger, as they submitted an ambitious bid for the former Spain international in the January transfer window. The Claret and Blue army are short of options upfront. They have lost summer signing and top striker Wesley to season ending injury. They identified Pedro as a candidate to help them upfront.
Since Pepe Reina left Liverpool, literally every goal keeper that has been brought to succeed him has failed but none failed quite as much as Loris Karius, the very same man who cost the Reds’ a Champions League trophy.