Key Takeaways:
- Lazio reached the Coppa Italia quarter-finals last night with a narrow 1-0 win over Milan at the Stadio Olimpico
- Mattia Zaccagni scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute after connecting with a Nuno Tavares corner
- Igor Tudor’s team will face Bologna in the next round of the competition
Match Overview
Lazio secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia after overcoming Milan 1-0 in a closely contested fixture at the Stadio Olimpico. The decisive moment arrived ten minutes from time when Mattia Zaccagni headed home, sealing victory for the Eagles. With this triumph, Igor Tudor’s side has set up a quarter-final clash against Bologna.
FT | 1-0
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— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) December 4, 2025
First Half Analysis
Milan began proceedings on the front foot, seeking early opportunities. Inside the fourth minute, Toma Bašić sought to catch Mike Maignan off guard with a direct free kick, but the attempt failed to hit the target. The Croatian midfielder continued to pose a threat; in the 24th minute his second shot once again sailed wide of the goal.
Lazio capitalised on a Milan error in the 33rd minute, when Alexis Saelemaekers lost possession deep in his own half. This lapse afforded Valentín Castellanos a clear chance, but Maignan made a crucial save to deny him. Shortly afterwards, Ruben Loftus-Cheek tried an audacious backheel, though Christos Mandas comfortably collected the ball for Lazio.
Maignan was required to produce another fine stop following a volley from Gustav Isaksen, ensuring the score remained level heading into the interval.
Second Half: Missed Chances and Decisive Moments
After the break, Milan attempted to increase the tempo. In the 51st minute, Pervis Estupiñán delivered a precise cross, but Loftus-Cheek was unable to direct his header on target.
Both sides saw chances go begging as the match wore on, with accuracy in front of goal proving elusive. That changed in the 80th minute: Nuno Tavares’s corner was expertly met by Zaccagni, who managed to lose his marker and nod the ball into the left corner, giving Lazio a 1-0 advantage.
Late Drama and Progression Secured
Milan came agonisingly close to forcing extra time in stoppage time, but Christos Mandas produced a critical save from Christian Pulisic’s strike to preserve the hosts’ lead.
With this result, Lazio advance to the next round. For Milan, the disappointment is compounded by their exit at the round of 16 stage, bringing an end to their Coppa Italia campaign.
| Team | Score | Goalscorer | Minute | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazio | 1 | Mattia Zaccagni | 80 | Stadio Olimpico |
| Milan | 0 | – | – | Stadio Olimpico |
