Lazio vs Juventus Review
In a last-minute 1-1 draw against Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio maintained their unbeaten run, now at seven games (4 wins, 3 draws). The evenly matched first half did not surprise many in the tense atmosphere of the Stadio Olimpico. Aside from an early attempt by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru that hit the side netting, there was a lack of significant scoring opportunities in the first half. For Igor Tudor, a worrying seven-minute stretch saw both Khéphren Thuram and Nicolò Savona receive yellow cards, resulting in their suspension for Udinese’s upcoming match in Turin next weekend.
Juventus remained composed and soon created their best chance of the half, with Alberto Costa cutting back onto his left foot and sending a low shot that went wide. Realizing they could seize control of the match, Juve quickly came out strong after halftime, breaking the deadlock just six minutes in. Weston McKennie set up the goal with a dangerous cross for Randal Kolo Muani, who managed to head the ball past Christos Mandas, despite the goalkeeper getting a hand on it.
With the momentum in their favor, Juventus faced a setback when Pierre Kalulu was sent off just after the hour mark, leaving them with 10 players. Lazio, having won their last three home matches against Juve, aimed to take advantage of the extra man and applied sustained pressure, but Juventus’ defense held firm. In the final moments, Lazio finally found the net when Pedro’s header was deflected into the path of Matías Vecino, who scored from close range to secure a crucial point.
Lazio’s sixth consecutive home league draw, their longest streak since 1991, allows them to move up to fifth place, tied on points with Juventus. Their next challenge will be a tough away game against title-contending Inter Milan at the San Siro, which will be a significant test for a team that is currently unbeaten in seven matches (3 wins, 4 draws). Meanwhile, Juventus, despite rising to fourth place, may feel they have missed an opportunity to gain points, as several teams are still competing for Champions League qualification.
