In a thrilling encounter at the Juventus training ground in Turin, Lazio Primavera clinched a vital 3-1 victory over Juventus on April 20, 2025. The match, part of the 34th round of Campionato Primavera 1, saw Lazio's Filipe Bordon shine with a brace, while Milani added another to secure all three points for the visitors. Juventus managed to salvage some pride with a late goal from Lopez in the dying minutes of the match.
The match kicked off with Lazio showing their intent early on. Just minutes into the game, Bordon opened the scoring with a stunning goal. He intercepted a loose ball at the edge of the area and, noticing Juventus goalkeeper Marcu off his line, unleashed a powerful shot that sailed into the net, putting Lazio ahead 1-0.
Not long after, the visitors doubled their lead. A well-worked corner taken by Milani found Bordon again, who deftly redirected the ball into the back of the net, making it 2-0. Juventus was reeling, struggling to find their footing as Lazio continued to press forward.
In a remarkable start, Milani then scored Lazio's third goal within the first 15 minutes, leaving the home side stunned. He made a brilliant run down the left flank, evading defenders before slotting the ball under Marcu, extending Lazio's advantage to 3-0.
Despite falling behind early, Juventus attempted to regroup and find a way back into the match. They had a golden opportunity when Vacca was set up perfectly in the area, but he inexplicably shot high over the bar, much to the disbelief of the home fans.
The first half continued with Juventus pushing for a goal, but their efforts were thwarted by a resolute Lazio defense, led by goalkeeper Renzetti, who made several key saves to maintain the clean sheet.
As the match progressed into the second half, Juventus made tactical changes, bringing on Lopez to replace Vacca, hoping to spark a comeback. The substitutions started to pay off as the home side began to create more chances. Pugno's long-range effort was saved by Renzetti, who had been in fine form throughout the match.
In a dramatic moment, Karsenty received a red card for a foul on Ventre, leaving Juventus with ten men. This setback made it even more challenging for the home side to claw back into the game. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Juventus continued to fight, with Lopez coming close to scoring from a free kick that went wide.
As the match entered its final stages, Juventus finally broke through. In the 93rd minute, Lopez found the back of the net, scoring a consolation goal for the home side. Although it was too little too late, it provided some relief for the Juventus players and fans.
With the match concluding 3-1 in favor of Lazio, the victory propelled the biancocelesti to 54 points in the league standings, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they aim to close the gap on sixth-placed Hellas Verona, who are just two points ahead.
Post-match, Lazio's coach Sergio Pirozzi expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating, "We came here with a clear plan and executed it perfectly. The early goals gave us confidence, and we managed to control the game. This win keeps our playoff dream alive, and we must build on this momentum moving forward." Meanwhile, Juventus coach Francesco Magnanelli acknowledged the team's struggle, saying, "We need to learn from this match. Falling behind so early put us on the back foot, and we couldn't recover in time. We have to regroup and focus on our next game."
This match highlighted the fierce competition in the Campionato Primavera 1, with Lazio demonstrating their intent to chase playoff glory, while Juventus will need to address their defensive frailties if they hope to climb the standings.
