[Serie A] Inter - Lazio = 2 - 2

Lazio once again demonstrated their resilience and fighting spirit after holding Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw in the 2024/2025 Serie A clash at the Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday (18 May) local time. This result prevented Inter from reclaiming the top spot in the standings, while Lazio kept their Champions League hopes alive.

Despite playing away and facing heavy pressure from Inter early in the match, Marco Baroni’s side showed discipline and stood firm against relentless attacks. The first half ended with Inter leading 1-0 through a goal by Yann Bisseck, but Lazio refused to back down.

In the second half, the Biancoceleste came out more aggressive and began to take control. Their efforts paid off in the 72nd minute when Pedro Rodriguez scored the equalizer. The goal was initially ruled offside but was later validated following a VAR review.

Inter regained the lead in the 80th minute through Denzel Dumfries’ header. However, Lazio continued to press, and drama unfolded in the 87th minute when VAR caught a handball by Bisseck inside the box. Pedro calmly converted the resulting penalty to level the score at 2-2.

Tensions escalated on the sidelines, resulting in both coaches—Simone Inzaghi and Marco Baroni—being shown red cards. In stoppage time, Inter found the net again through Marko Arnautovic, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

The match ended in a 2-2 draw, denying Inter the chance to reclaim the top of the table from Napoli. Lazio, meanwhile, sit in sixth place, just two points behind fourth-placed Juventus—the final Champions League spot. With one match remaining, Lazio’s dream of qualifying for Europe’s elite competition remains very much alive.

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas 6; Marusic 6, Gila 6.5 (90' Gigot n/a), Romagnoli 6.5, Tavares 6.5 (65' Hysaj 6); Guendouzi 6, Rovella 7; Isaksen 5 (53' Pedro 8), Vecino 6.5, Dia 6.5; Castellanos 6

Bench: Provedel, Furlanetto, Provstgaard, Basic, Belahyane, Dele-Bashiru, Noslin, Tchaouna

Coach: Baroni 6.5

Goalscorers: 45+2' Bisseck (I), 72' Pedro (L), 79' Dumfries (I), 90' Pedro Pen (L)

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