Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio have seized sole possession of the Serie A summit, securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Cagliari on Sunday to break a points-level tie with Inter Milan. The match began with a scare for the hosts, as M’Bala Nzola struck in the 20th minute to give Cagliari an early lead. However, Lazio responded with composure, with Gustav Isaksen and Andrea Pinamonti finding the net in either half to seal the win. This result extends Lazio’s impressive momentum to six consecutive league victories, cementing their status as the team to beat this season.
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The victory has propelled Lazio to 28 points from 10 games, moving them three points clear of Inter Milan after the latter’s defeat in the Milan derby. The league table now shows a distinct hierarchy, with unbeaten Roma sitting third on 24 points. Meanwhile, Como climbed back to fourth place following a 1-0 home win over Venezia, marking their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions. The gap at the top has widened significantly, with Lazio now holding a commanding lead over their nearest rivals in the title race.
This campaign represents a historic milestone for the Biancocelesti, who last won the Serie A title in 2000. Their current form marks the best start to a league campaign in the club’s history, a remarkable achievement given the backdrop of ongoing fan unrest. As with recent home fixtures, large sections of the Stadio Olimpico remained empty, with ultras continuing their boycott in protest against owner Claudio Lotito. Despite the lack of full support from the stands, the squad’s on-pitch performance has silenced critics, delivering a dominant start that has redefined expectations for the club’s future.
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