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LazioAtalanta Draw Leaves Semi-Final in the Balance, Juve’s Stoppage-Time Roma Comeback Sustains Top-Four Bid

The results sharpen the focus on urgent fixes, from Lazio’s need for reliable scorers to Juventus’ selection choices in goal.

Overview

  • Lazio and Atalanta drew 2-2 in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg at a sparsely attended Olimpico due to an organized boycott, with Dele‑Bashiru and Dia answered by Pasalic and a 90th‑minute equaliser from Musah; the return is scheduled in late April in Bergamo.
  • Maurizio Sarri praised Lazio’s performance but said the roster must be rebalanced with forwards who guarantee more goals, keeping hopes for Europe tied to the cup run.
  • Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino hailed his team’s reaction, called the tie “50–50,” and highlighted Musah’s growing impact after a second successive goal.
  • Juventus earned a 3-3 draw at Roma through Federico Gatti in stoppage time, as analysis underscored recent defensive frailty with 21 goals conceded in February and DAZN coverage captured Luciano Spalletti’s persistent in-game directives.
  • Before facing Pisa, Spalletti defended Di Gregorio yet has recently turned to Perin, confirmed Gatti’s availability and Vlahovic’s target return for Udine, and warned against complacency despite the opponent’s poor form.