In a stunning upset, Lazio stunned AC Milan with a 1-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, dealing a significant blow to Milan’s ambitions for the Serie A title.
The Rossoneri entered the match with high hopes of capitalizing on Inter Milan’s draw against Atalanta, but it was Lazio who made a spirited start despite their mid-table standing. Strong early chances from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Nuno Tavares prompted a series of saves from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Soon after, Kenneth Taylor’s strike struck the crossbar, signaling Lazio’s intent.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute when Gustav Isaksen converted an impressive move, receiving a long ball from Adam Marusic, outmuscling Pervis Estupinan, and finishing confidently with his left foot into the far corner.
Continuing to threaten on the counter, Lazio’s Daniel Maldini came close but shot straight at Maignan. Milan struggled to find their rhythm before half-time, yet Christian Pulisic had a chance to level the score early in the second half, only for his effort to be parried away by Lazio keeper Edoardo Motta.
Following a scrappy sequence of play, Pulisic was involved again but could not capitalize as his cross was comfortably dealt with by Motta. As frustration grew, the game took a heated turn when Rafael Leao was substituted, leading to an animated exchange with coach Massimiliano Allegri, culminating in Leao throwing a water bottle in frustration on the bench.
Just when it seemed Milan might equalize, Zachary Athekame’s goal was disallowed after officials deemed he had handled the ball, much to the dismay of the visitors. As the game wound down, Milan pushed for a late equalizer with substitutes like Christopher Nkunku creating opportunities, but their efforts ultimately fell short.
With this defeat, Milan now finds themselves eight points behind Inter in the Serie A title race, marking their third loss of the season. Conversely, Lazio’s victory, which was marred by Maurizio Sarri’s dismissal in stoppage time, represented a significant morale boost. This win marks Lazio’s first back-to-back league victories since February 2025, propelling them to ninth in the standings.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Gustav Isaksen (Lazio)
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