Lazio achieved a decisive 3-0 victory over Juventus on Sunday in Turin, a result that places them level with Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A standings. According to AllAfrica, the win marks Lazio's highest point total after seven league games, surpassing the record set by Sven Goran Ericsson's team in the 1999-2000 season. Although Lazio currently trails the defending champions on goal difference, their 19 points represent a significant milestone in the current campaign.
The match was defined by Lazio's control, with AllAfrica noting that the team took command through a "Danish double." Oliver Provstgaard, a 1.93-meter centre back, scored the first goal in the 37th minute with a header from a set piece. Gustav Isaksen extended the lead in the 66th minute by drifting inside and placing a low shot past the goalkeeper. Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru completed the scoring in the final three minutes, carrying the ball from his own half into the Juventus penalty area before sliding the ball home.
Juventus, who were booed off the pitch by their own supporters, have won only one of their last five league matches. Coach Luciano Spalletti acknowledged the gap in performance, stating that his side was "clearly outplayed" and lacked ideas. The defeat leaves Juventus in eighth place, eight points adrift of the leaders.
In other weekend action, AC Milan defeated Atalanta 3-2 to remain fourth in the table. AllAfrica reported that young Slovenian Relja Obric made a "nightmare debut" for Atalanta, committing a handball error shortly after coming on as a substitute. Goncalo Ramos scored a penalty for Milan, while Adrien Rabiot added a goal from a corner kick. Atalanta's fourth defeat of the campaign was sealed despite second-half goals from Gianluca Gaetano and Nikola Krstovic.
Como also improved their standing by winning 3-1 at Fiorentina, rising to fifth place. The victory was Como's first in four matches, with goals from Mattia Liberali, Nico Paz, and Anastasios Douvikas. Meanwhile, Lecce secured a 3-0 win at Udinese, with goals from Kialonda Gaspar, Konan N'Dri, and Jamil Siebert.