Lazio Revenge Eliminate AC Milan In Coppa Italia

JAKARTA - Lazio successfully resolved the grudge of defeat by eliminating AC Milan in the last 16 of the Coppa Italia In a duel at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Friday, December 5, 2025 in the morning WIB, Lazio won 1-0 and qualified for the quarter-finals against Bologna.

Lazio, previously, had to admit Milan's superiority in the Italian Serie A competition. When visiting Milan's headquarters in San Siro, last weekend, Lazio were forced to give up 1-0. Their hope of equalizing the score was dashed after the referee controversially refused to give a penalty in injury time.

When he met again at the Coppa Italia event, Lazio immediately settled his grudge. However, I Aquile had to work hard to beat his rivals.

In that match, Lazio took the initiative to attack. Even striker Taty Castellanos, who started again since October 4, threatened Milan's goal when he managed to grab Alexis Saelemaekers' back-pass. Luckily, goalkeeper Mike Maignan was able to overcome the threat and secure the ball.

Maignan made another brilliant save as he reacted quickly to a volley from winger Gustav Isaksen.

Maurizio Sarri's team is still under pressure. This time, Luca defender Pellegrini who had the opportunity when Maignan had left the goal. Unfortunately, Pellegrini's shot bounced into the empty goal was even too high.

The two teams then took turns carrying out attacks. Milan had a chance through Ruben Loftus-Cheek. However, his shot still bounced over Christos Mandas' crossbar. No goals were scored and the 0-0 draw lasted until the first half was over.

In the second half, Milan played more aggressively. Masssimiliano Allegri's team created the first two chances through Saelemaekers even though his shot was parried by Mandas. Furthermore, the Loftus-Cheek header that welcomed Adrien Rabiot's cross only hit the post.

Lazio, who was under pressure, managed to take advantage of the opportunity to break into Milan's goal.

Goals came in the 80th minute when winger Mattia Zaccagni managed to beat Milan's men who were guarding him in the head of Nuno Tavares' corner.

Winning 1-0, Lazio played more aggressively. Substitute Tijjani Noslin almost increased their advantage when continuing free-kicks. However, Maignan's brilliant attempt was thwarted.

Lazio also maintained their lead until the game was over. The victory not only settled the grudge but also brought Biancocelesti to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. In that round, they will face Bologna.