Lazio and Udinese delivered a pulsating 3–3 draw in a match packed with drama, momentum swings, and moments of real quality at the Stadio Olimpico. Fresh from reaching the Coppa Italia final, the hosts came into the game under pressure, with injuries piling up and fan unrest casting a shadow over the occasion.

It was Udinese who struck first, as Kingsley Ehizibue fired home from a tight angle, smashing the ball in off the underside of the bar. Lazio responded in style, with Luca Pellegrini producing a stunning volley—catching a loose ball perfectly and sending it flying into the far top corner in spectacular fashion.

The contest quickly turned into an end-to-end spectacle. Veteran forward Pedro then put Lazio ahead with a beautifully curled effort, showcasing his composure and class in the final third. At that point, it seemed the hosts had seized control.

But Udinese had other ideas. In a dramatic late twist, Arthur Atta struck twice in quick succession, turning the game on its head and silencing the home crowd. Just when it looked like the visitors would snatch all three points, Lazio found a lifeline deep into stoppage time.

After Alessio Romagnoli hit the post, Pedro reacted quickest to recycle the ball back into the box, where Daniel Maldini timed his run perfectly to beat the offside trap and slot home the equaliser. It was a dramatic finale to a remarkable encounter.

2025-26, Italy - Serie A

Lazio - Udinese 3:3 (0:1)
Goals: Ehizibue, 18 (0:1); Pellegrini Lu., 50 (1:1); Pedro, 80 (2:1); Atta, 86 (2:2)

Lazio: Motta Ed.; Pellegrini Lu. (Tavares N., 83); Romagnoli; Provstgaard; Basic Т.; Gil Patricio; Taylor Ke. (Dele-Bashiru F., 46); Lazzari M.; Noslin (Maldini D., 76); Dia B. (Pedro, 46); Cancellieri (Isaksen G., 65)
Substitution: Dele-Bashiru F. (from 46); Pedro (from 46); Isaksen G. (from 65); Maldini D. (from 76); Tavares N. (from 83)
Bench: Hysaj; Belahyane Reda; Rovella; Marušić; Ratkov; Przyborek
Yellow Cards: Cancellieri 41; Pellegrini Lu. 57

Udinese: Okoye; Ehizibue; Kabasele (Zarraga, 82); Solet; Kristensen T.; Atta; Zaniolo; Kamara H. (Arizala, 82); Piotrowski (Miller L., 66); Ekkelenkamp (Buksa, 69); Gueye Ia (Bayo, 82)
Substitution: Miller L. (from 66); Buksa (from 69); Zarraga (from 82); Arizala (from 82); Bayo (from 82)
Bench: Nunziante; Sava R.; Padelli; Mlačić
Yellow Cards: Zarraga 90