Juventus clinched a thrilling spot in the Coppa Italia final with a 3-2 aggregate triumph over Lazio, culminating in a breathtaking 2-1 victory in the second leg.
The drama unfolded as Arkadiusz Milik, summoned as a substitute, swiftly found the net just seconds after stepping onto the pitch in the 83rd minute at the Stadio Olimpico. Initially, Lazio’s Valentin Castellanos ignited tension with an early 12th-minute header, swiftly followed by another goal three minutes into the second half, heightening the intensity of the match.
Despite Lazio’s valiant efforts, including a commendable 2-0 lead in the second leg, Juventus persevered, securing progression to the final. The first leg, held in Turin, saw Lazio stun the hosts with a 2-0 victory, injecting hope into their bid to overturn the semi-final deficit. Castellanos’ crucial contributions, particularly his second goal leveling the aggregate score, intensified the nail-biting atmosphere as the match edged towards potential extra time.
However, with the final moments ticking away, Poland’s international talent, Milik, seized the opportunity, calmly slotting the ball into an empty net and securing Juventus’ place in the final showdown against the formidable challengers, Fiorentina or Atalanta.
