Lazio 1-1 Juventus: No Winner in the Champions League Qualification Battle
Juventus drew 1-1 against Lazio in the 36th matchday of Serie A.
Juventus faced Lazio in the 36th matchday of Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico, ending in a 1-1 draw. Juventus took the lead with a goal from Moise Kean but were reduced to 10 men after the dismissal of Daniele Rugani. Lazio increased pressure and scored a late equalizer, forcing Juventus to settle for a point.
With this draw, both Juventus and Lazio reached 64 points, intensifying the race for Champions League qualification. Juventus remains in fourth place due to goal difference, while Lazio stands fifth.
Both teams created chances in the first half but failed to convert. Lazio started aggressively, with Felipe Anderson and Ciro Immobile testing Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny. Juventus responded with efforts from Federico Chiesa and Weston McKennie, but Lazio’s defense held firm.
The second half saw Juventus take the lead in the 51st minute when McKennie’s cross found Kean, who headed home brilliantly. Lazio made substitutions, bringing on Pedro and Luis Alberto to strengthen their attack. Juventus was reduced to 10 men in the 60th minute after Rugani’s red card following a VAR review.
Lazio capitalized on their numerical advantage, increasing pressure on Juventus. In stoppage time, Mattia Zaccagni scored the equalizer from a rebound after Szczęsny saved Immobile’s header, securing a 1-1 draw.
Goal Descriptions
Lazio 0-1 Juventus
McKennie sprinted down the left flank and delivered a precise cross to Kean, who leaped high to head the ball into the net in the 51st minute.
Lazio 1-1 Juventus
Zaccagni scored from close range in the 90+6th minute after Szczęsny saved Immobile’s header, securing a dramatic equalizer.