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Late Zaccagni Strike Sends Lazio Past Milan and Out of Coppa Italia

Injury absences exposed Milan’s limited attack in Allegri’s rotated side.

Overview

  • Lazio eliminated AC Milan 1-0 in Rome in the Coppa Italia round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals.
  • Mattia Zaccagni scored in the 80th minute shortly after Rafael Leão missed a clear chance for Milan.
  • Santiago Giménez missed the match as he continues ankle injury recovery with no set return date.
  • Christian Pulisic was unavailable due to right hamstring tendon discomfort stemming from the October international window.
  • With the win, Lazio advanced to face Bologna in the quarterfinals.