Adam Marusic scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute to give Lazio a thrilling 2-1 victory against 10-man Lecce. Even though the Biancocelesti had been playing well in Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the Europa League before that match, they were still recovering from a crushing 6-0 loss to Inter Milan, thus this victory was crucial.
While Lazio struggled with injuries, with Patric and Matias Vecino out and Alessio Romagnoli not entirely healthy, Taty Castellanos returned from suspension. Important players for Lecce were also absent, including Joan Gonzalez, Lameck Banda, Kialonda Gaspar, and Andy Pelmard. Lazio was given a penalty kick, which Castellanos executed with assurance. Shortly after halftime, Tete Morente scored a shot from outside the box into the bottom corner to give Lecce the equalizer despite being down to 10 men. Lazio persisted in trying to find a winner, and after a shoddy clearing by Morente created the opportunity, Marusic's volley ultimately sealed the win for Lazio.