Match report

Lazio Stunned by Lecce in Serie A Clash, 0–1 Defeat

Lazio
Lazio
0–1
FT
Lecce
Lecce
May 25, 2025

Lazio suffered an unexpected defeat at home to Lecce on Saturday night, losing by a solitary goal. The crucial moment came early when Lassana Coulibaly netted for Lecce in the 43rd minute, putting his team ahead and maintaining their lead until full time. Despite facing a man down after two red cards were issued, Lecce managed to hold on to secure an impressive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Lazio 0-1 Lecce in Serie A.
  • • Goal: Lassana Coulibaly (43') for Lecce.
  • • Red cards: A. Rebić (0'), S. Pierotti (45+2'), A. Romagnoli (90+3').
  • • Lazio had a total of 11 yellow cards issued, including to M. Guendouzi and A. Marusic.
  • • Substitutions included Jesper Karlsson and Mattia Zaccagni for Lecce and Lazio respectively.

Lineups

Lazio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 C. Mandas (G)
  • 77 A. Marušić (D)
  • 34 Mario Gila (D)
  • 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
  • 30 Nuno Tavares (D)
  • 6 N. Rovella (M)
  • 8 M. Guendouzi (M)
  • 18 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 19 B. Dia (M)
  • 10 M. Zaccagni (M)
  • 11 V. Castellanos (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Pedro
  • 23 E. Hysaj
  • 3 L. Pellegrini
  • 5 M. Vecino
  • 14 T. Noslin
  • 94 I. Provedel
  • 25 O. Provstgaard
  • 27 A. Ibrahimović
  • 21 R. Belahyane
  • 20 L. Tchaouna
  • 2 S. Gigot
  • 55 A. Furlanetto
  • 7 F. Dele-Bashiru

Lecce

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 W. Falcone (G)
  • 12 F. Guilbert (D)
  • 4 Kialonda Gaspar (D)
  • 6 F. Baschirotto (D)
  • 25 A. Gallo (D)
  • 29 L. Coulibaly (M)
  • 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
  • 50 S. Pierotti (M)
  • 5 M. Berisha (M)
  • 37 J. Karlsson (M)
  • 9 N. Krstović (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Þ. Helgason
  • 77 M. Kaba
  • 17 Danilo Veiga
  • 23 R. Burnete
  • 3 A. Rebić
  • 75 B. Pierret
  • 1 C. Früchtl
  • 99 M. Sala
  • 8 H. Rafia
  • 22 L. Banda
  • 11 N. Sansone
  • 10 K. N’Dri
  • 44 Tiago Gabriel
  • 32 J. Samooja

Timeline

  1. Lecce
    ?' Lecce Card · Red Card
    A. Rebić

    Argument

  2. Lazio
    32' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guendouzi

    Argument

  3. Lecce
    37' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    S. Pierotti

    Foul

  4. Lecce
    43' Lecce Goal · Normal Goal
    Lassana Coulibaly · Assist: N. Krstovic
  5. Lecce
    45'+2 Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    S. Pierotti

    Foul

  6. Lecce
    45'+2 Lecce Card · Red Card
    S. Pierotti

    Foul

  7. Lazio
    46' Lazio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: Pedro
  8. Lazio
    46' Lazio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Marusic · On: E. Hysaj
  9. Lecce
    59' Lecce subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jesper Karlsson · On: T. J. Helgason
  10. Lecce
    60' Lecce subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Berisha · On: M. Kaba
  11. Lecce
    69' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    Wladimiro Falcone

    Time wasting

  12. Lecce
    73' Lecce subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Ramadani · On: Danilo Veiga
  13. Lazio
    76' Lazio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Rovella · On: M. Vecino
  14. Lazio
    77' Lazio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: Tijjani Noslin
  15. Lecce
    88' Lecce subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Krstovic · On: R. Burnete
  16. Lazio
    90'+3 Lazio Card · Red Card
    A. Romagnoli

    Argument

  17. Lazio
    90'+5 Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gila

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Lazio Lecce
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 65%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 2
Total Shots 26 9
Corners 14 4
Total Passes 494 204
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 1.64 0.42
Shots off Target 12 5
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 435 132
Shots Inside Box 18 6
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lassana Coulibaly's goal in the 43rd minute was crucial, giving Lecce a halftime lead that they never relinquished.
  • ▸ The red card issued to S. Pierotti of Lecce at 45+2' and then A. Romagnoli of Lazio at 90+3' significantly impacted team dynamics and defensive strategies.