In their second friendly in Istanbul, Lazio put on a more convincing display after losing to Fenerbahce three days prior, drawing 2-2 with Galatasaray. Christos Mandas started in goal in this match, although Maurizio Sarri kept his 4-3-3 formation. Elseid Hysaj and Nuno Tavares filled the full-back positions, while Adam Marusic and Alessio Romagnoli played central defence.
Matteo Cancellieri and Mattia Zaccagni flanked Taty Castellanos in attack, while Nicolo Rovella played midfield between Matteo Guendouzi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The home side took an early lead when Gabriel Sara’s free-kick found the unmarked Lucas Torreira at the back post. Despite his small stature, the longtime Lazio transfer target easily headed the ball home. Nevertheless, the Biancocelesti replied also from a set-piece situation, assisted by a stroke of luck. Rovella’s corner kick was headed by Cancellieri, but the ball hit Davinson Sanchez on its way, and the deflection was enough to beat the goalkeeper.