Match report

Lazio Defeats Juventus 2-1 in Coppa Italia

Lazio
Lazio
2–1
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Apr 23, 2024

Lazio stunned Juventus in the Coppa Italia semifinal clash, overcoming the Serie A giants with a well-fought victory at the Stadio Olimpico. Valentín Castellanos was the hero for Lazio, scoring both goals in the first half before Arkadiusz Milik pulled one back late for Juventus.

Key Facts

  • • Lazio defeated Juventus 2-1 in the Coppa Italia semifinal.
  • • Valentín Castellanos scored two goals (at 12' and 48').
  • • Arkadiusz Milik reduced the deficit for Juventus at 83'.
  • • Juventus received a yellow card for Mario Locatelli at 34'.

Lineups

Lazio

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 35 C. Mandas (G)
  • 15 N. Casale (D)
  • 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
  • 34 Mario Gila (D)
  • 23 E. Hysaj (M)
  • 32 D. Cataldi (M)
  • 8 M. Guendouzi (M)
  • 77 A. Marušić (M)
  • 7 Felipe Anderson (F)
  • 10 Luis Alberto (F)
  • 19 V. Castellanos (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Patric
  • 5 M. Vecino
  • 65 N. Rovella
  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 9 Pedro
  • 3 L. Pellegrini
  • 22 D. González
  • 59 D. Renzetti
  • 33 L. Sepe
  • 18 G. Isaksen

Juventus

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 36 M. Perin (G)
  • 6 Danilo (D)
  • 3 Bremer (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 27 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 16 W. McKennie (M)
  • 5 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 25 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 11 F. Kostić (M)
  • 9 D. Vlahović (F)
  • 7 F. Chiesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 T. Weah
  • 14 A. Milik
  • 15 K. Yıldız
  • 26 C. Alcaraz
  • 33 Tiago Djaló
  • 17 S. Iling-Junior
  • 1 W. Szczęsny
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 23 C. Pinsoglio
  • 20 F. Miretti
  • 41 H. Nicolussi

Timeline

  1. Lazio
    12' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    Valentín Castellanos · Assist: Luis Alberto
  2. Juventus
    34' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Locatelli

    Foul

  3. Lazio
    46' Lazio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gila · On: Patric
  4. Lazio
    48' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    Valentín Castellanos · Assist: Luis Alberto
  5. Lazio
    61' Lazio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Felipe Anderson · On: M. Vecino
  6. Juventus
    70' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: T. Weah
  7. Lazio
    81' Lazio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Cataldi · On: N. Rovella
  8. Juventus
    81' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Vlahovic · On: Arkadiusz Milik
  9. Lazio
    82' Lazio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Valentín Castellanos · On: C. Immobile
  10. Juventus
    82' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. McKennie · On: K. Yildiz
  11. Juventus
    83' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Arkadiusz Milik · Assist: T. Weah
  12. Lazio
    84' Lazio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Guendouzi · On: Pedro
  13. Juventus
    90'+1 Juventus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Chiesa · On: Carlos Alcaraz

Match Stats

Stat Lazio Juventus
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 653 469
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 563 391
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lazio took an early lead through Valentín Castellanos, who scored in the 12th minute following an assist from Luis Alberto.
  • ▸ The second goal by Castellanos at 48' solidified Lazio's dominance and put Juventus under pressure.
  • ▸ Juventus tried to fight back but could only manage a consolation goal from Arkadiusz Milik with just minutes left, which wasn't enough to change the outcome of the match.