Series A
7:45 p.mMarch 15, 2026
Regular season – 29
Olympic Stadium
Referee: Marco Guida, Italy
Lacius
AC Milan
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0.41
Expected Goals (xG)
1.19
Passing by
346 (85%)
Accurate passes
503 (89%)
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16
G
Mike Maignan (C)
7.3
31
d
Strahinja Pavlovic
7.3
5
d
Koni De Winter
6.7
23
d
Fikayo Tomori
6.5
M
Pervis Estupinyán
55′ rough
30
M
Ardon Jashari
6.3
14
M
Luka Modric
6.9
19
M
Youssouf Fofana
6.6
56
M
Alexis Saelemaekers
7.2
11
F
Christian Pulisic
6.3
10
F
Raphael Leo
6.2
trainer
Massimiliano Allegri
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Lazio secured a vital 1-0 win over AC Milan at the Estadio Olimpico. Gustav Isaksen’s first-half goal decided the intense Serie A clash, with a resilient defensive performance proving key.
Lazio went into the game in 10th place, needing points to improve their inconsistent form. AC Milan, second in Serie A, sought to consolidate their strong position in the League. Both teams understood the high risk involved in this meeting.
The visitors, AC Milan, started strongly, controlling early possession and dictating the tempo. However, Lazio’s defense, led by Mario Gila Fuentes, remained resolute. They absorbed the initial pressure without a significant threat to their goal.
Against the run of play, Lazio found their breakthrough in the 26th minute. Adam Marušić made a precise assist from the right side. Gustav Isaksen then finished clinically, slotting the ball home to give Lazio a crucial lead.
After the goal, Milan worked harder to equalize, creating some half-chances before the break. Lazio defended strongly, protecting their slender advantage. The first half concluded with Lazio in the lead, having converted one of their few chances.
At half-time, the AC Milan manager certainly urged his team to increase their attacking intensity. Lazio, on the other hand, needed to maintain their defensive form. They also wanted to take advantage of any counterattack opportunities to extend their advantage.
Milan came out of the break with renewed determination, pressing Lazio high up the pitch. Defender P. Estupinan was shown a yellow card for rough play in the 55th minute, reflecting Milan’s growing frustration. Milan substitutions soon followed, with Estupinan and F. Tomori making way in the 57th minute.
Lazio responded with changes of their own in the 67th minute, bringing on Pedro for goalscorer Isaksen and D. Maldini to add solidity. Goalkeeper Edoardo Motta was excellent and made key saves to deny Milan’s effort. Received a yellow card for delay of match in the 70th minute.
As the game entered its final phase, Milan brought in more attacking talent, including Rafael Leao in the 66th minute, looking for a late equalizer. Lazio held firm, receiving multiple yellow cards for fouls and time-wasting. Manager Maurizio Sarri was even shown a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 90+8th minute amid late pressure.
Despite AC Milan’s dominant stats, including 59% possession and 17 total shots to Lazio’s 7, they couldn’t find the back of the net. Milan’s expected goals (xG) stood at 1.19 compared to Lazio’s 0.41, highlighting their inefficiency. Lazio goalkeeper Edoardo Motta made 3 crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet.
This hard-fought victory provides a significant boost for Lazio, propelling them up the Serie A table. For AC Milan, it represents a frustrated missed opportunity, which may affect their title ambitions. The result underlines Lazio’s resilience and tactical discipline.
