Juventus ‘s hopes for a crucial victory were dashed as Lazio scored a late equalizer, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The game, played on Saturday, May 11, 2025, saw both teams enter tied on points, with a coveted top-four Serie A finish at stake.
Juventus took the lead, but the game took a dramatic turn when Pierre Kalulu received a red card for violent conduct following a VAR review. The sending off, Juventus’s second in three games, forced them to defend their 1-0 lead for the final half-hour. Replays of the incident were inconclusive, leaving questions about the decision.
Despite a valiant defensive effort and key saves from Michele Di Gregorio, Juventus’s resistance was broken in the 81st minute. Matias Vecino capitalized on a parried save to score the equalizer for Lazio.
The draw leaves Juventus in a precarious position. They now rely on Atalanta’s result against Roma on Monday to maintain their hold on fourth place in Serie A.
Match Highlights:
- Juventus led for most of the match.
- Pierre Kalulu was sent off for violent conduct.
- Lazio’s Matias Vecino scored the equalizing goal in the 81st minute.
- Michele Di Gregorio made several important saves for Juventus.
Team Lineups:
- Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu (Red Card), Veiga, Savona; Costa, Locatelli, Thuram, Weah; González (Conceição), McKennie (Gatti); Kolo Muani (Vlahovic).
- Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Romagnoli, Gila, Pellegrini (Lazzari); Rovella, Guendouzi; Isaksen (Pedro), Dele-Bashiru (Vecino), Zaccagni; Castellanos.
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