Lazio defeats Juventus thanks to Marusic’s heroics in the closing minutes amid wild cheers at Stadio Olimpico

Igor Tudor’s debut as Lazio’s manager marked a memorable occasion as his side clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against his former club, Juventus. The win ended Lazio’s streak of three consecutive home defeats, with Adam Marusić delivering a last-minute winner that sent the Stadio Olimpico into a frenzy of celebration.

Juventus entered the match without their suspended top scorer, Dusan Vlahovic, yet their attacking prowess was evident from the outset. Gleison Bremer’s header narrowly missed the target from a well-delivered free-kick by Federico Chiesa, signaling Juventus’s early intent.

However, Lazio showcased their attacking threat as well, with Taty Castellanos coming close to breaking the deadlock with a shot from outside the box. Moments later, Felipe Anderson orchestrated a promising attacking move that culminated in his shot hitting the side netting.

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As the first half progressed, both teams exchanged scoring opportunities. Lazio’s goalkeeper, Christos Mandas, made a crucial save to deny Chiesa’s low strike just before halftime, preserving the deadlock.

The second half saw Mandas called into action once again, thwarting Andrea Cambiaso’s well-struck volley from Samuel Iling-Junior’s cross. Despite the occasional chances, both defenses remained resolute, with Weston McKennie’s vital block on Marusic’s shot proving pivotal for Juventus.

With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Lazio conjured up a late moment of brilliance in the dying seconds. Matteo Guendouzi’s precise cross found Marusic, who nodded the ball past Wojciech Szczesny to snatch victory for Lazio.

The result dealt a blow to Juventus’s away form, as they extended their winless streak to four matches on the road. Conversely, Lazio celebrated just their second victory in 10 encounters against Juventus across all competitions, marking a memorable triumph under Tudor’s leadership.