7M - Atalanta and Lazio Battle to 2-2 Draw in Coppa Italia Semifinal

In an exhilarating Coppa Italia semifinal first leg on March 5, 2026, Lazio and Atalanta played to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Olimpico Stadium. The result sets up an intriguing second leg in Bergamo.

Atalanta initially took the lead with Nikola Krstovic's goal, which was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. However, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru opened the scoring for Lazio just after halftime, showcasing exceptional skill with a brilliant two-man combination.

Lazio's lead was short-lived, as Mario Pasalic equalized after capitalizing on a rebound. Lazio regained the advantage with a goal from Boulaye Dia, thanks to a mistake by Pasalic. Yet, Atalanta responded again with a well-executed goal from Yunus Musah, leveling the score once more.

With the aggregate score tied, the final decision will come in the second leg, as both teams vie for a spot in the final. Atalanta aims for their fourth final appearance in eight seasons, while Lazio looks to salvage their campaign through this prestigious tournament.