AFCON 2025
Atalanta needed an 88th-minute equaliser from Marco Brescianini set up by Ademola Lookman to avoid defeat against Lazio.
The game started at a frantic pace as Lazio looked determined to end Atalanta’s 11-game winning streak.
The hosts took a surprise lead through Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who kept his composure to finish brilliantly into the bottom corner.
Lazio’s press caused Atalanta’s defense issues, and they contained the visitors’ attack, which had scored nine goals in their previous two games.
The visitors pushed for an equalizer, but Lazio keeper Ivan Provedel made a stunning save to deny Ademola Lookman.
Atalanta finally equalized through Marco Brescianini with two minutes remaining, securing a 1-1 draw.
The result keeps Lazio in the top four, six points behind Atalanta, who overtake Inter at the top of the table.
