AC Milan Loses 1-0 to Lazio, Inter Leads by 8 Points

AC Milan stumbled in its Serie A title pursuit with a 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday evening at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, allowing leaders Inter Milan to extend their advantage to eight points despite the hosts' 1-1 draw against Atalanta a day earlier. The defeat, Milan's third in league play this season, came at a critical juncture with nine matches remaining, as the Rossoneri aimed to capitalize on Inter's slip.

Gustav Isaksen scored the decisive goal for Lazio in the 26th minute, latching onto a lofted pass from Adam Marusic, outmuscling defender Pervis Estupinan and slotting a composed left-footed finish past goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Lazio, sitting mid-table, controlled the early exchanges, with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Nuno Tavares forcing saves from Maignan, while Kenneth Taylor struck the crossbar. Milan's response gained momentum after halftime, as Christian Pulisic tested rookie goalkeeper Edoardo Motta, and Youssouf Fofana headed wide from a Pulisic delivery. Rafael Leao's efforts were thwarted by another sharp stop from Motta, and Leao's subsequent substitution sparked visible frustration on the Milan bench toward coach Massimiliano Allegri.