Lazio and Atalanta draw 2-2 in 1st leg of Italian Cup semifinals
Lazio and Atalanta traded four second-half goals in a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals.
apnews.comHere’s the latest on Atalanta vs Lazio in the Coppa Italia, based on recent reports:
- First leg (Semifinals, March 2026): Lazio 2-2 Atalanta in Rome. Dele-Bashiru gave Lazio the lead early in the second half, Atalanta equalized with Pasalic, and the match finished 2-2 with a dramatic late push from both sides.[3][6]
- Second leg (Semifinals, April 2026): The tie moved to Bergamo for a winner-takes-all decider. After a 2-2 aggregate, the second leg decides who advances to face Inter in the final. Expect a high-stakes, tense showdown at the New Balance Arena.[7][9]
Key context:
- The Coppa Italia 2025/26 semi-finals featured a balanced head-to-head between Lazio and Atalanta, with both teams trading goals across the two legs.[6][3]
- The winner of this semifinal would earn a final spot against Inter, continuing a historic hunt for a trophy For Atalanta, it would be their first Coppa Italia title since 1963 if they advance.[6]
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Citations:
- First leg report and 2-2 draw (AP News).[6]
- Additional summary of semi-final dynamics and second leg context (Flashscore piece and related match reports).[2][3]