Lorenzo Lucca's argument with teammates about him taking a first-half penalty has spoiled Udinese's 1-0 win at Lecce in Serie A.

Udinese beat Lecce 1-0 in Serie A on Friday evening thanks to a controversial first-half penalty. Lorenzo Lucca's argument with teammates over his taking the penalty created tension Captain Florian Thauvian is Udinese's regular penalty-taker.

Udinese picked up their third win in four Serie A matches with a 1-0 victory away against Lecce on Friday night, but both sets of players and Kosta Runjaic were not best pleased with the way Lorenzo

Lorenzo Lucca’s argument with teammates about him taking a first-half penalty scarred Udinese’s 1-0 win at Lecce in Serie A on Saturday (2, 2025). Captain Florian Thauvian is Udinese’s regular penalty-taker but Lucca grabbed the ball and pushed away teammates who came to discuss his decision.

Alexis Sanchez is back in the Udinese starting line-up. He comes in for Arthur Atta, and Florian Thauvin is expected to shift out wide. Lorenzo Lucca keeps his place up front. Thomas Kristensen is also back in defence, replacing Kingsley Ehizibue.

The line-ups are confirmed for the first fixture of the 26th round of Serie A fixtures, as Lecce host Udinese at the Via del Mare on Friday evening, kicking off at 19.45 GMT.Lecce are on a three-game

Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca disobeyed the orders of his manager and teammates and took the penalty anyway against Leece.