Gattuso's Masterpiece in the Capital / An Unexpected Name Tops the Italian Football Table

After six weeks of the 2026-27 season in Italy, Lazio shared the top of the Serie A table with Inter.

According to "Sports Three", a topic that seemed unthinkable in early August, when Mantua from Serie B eliminated Gattuso's students from the Coppa Italia. But they ended up where they are now: undefeated. The 3-1 victory against Monza also confirmed the great form of the capital team.

Lazio controlled the game in the first half with the aim of keeping the competition with Inter Kivo. The 48-year-old Gattuso's men made a complete mess of Monza, which continues to suffer from defensive problems.

The first goal was scored by Nuno Tavares with a very powerful shot from behind the penalty area. This Portuguese player, who was invited to the national team during the last break of the national games, returned to his best form. 20 minutes later, Isaksen increased the distance by scoring the second goal. Before the end of the first half, Luxi's straight red card ended Monza's career at the Olympic Stadium.

Of course, this was only the appearance of the story. Juric, who made three substitutions between the two halves, breathed new life into his side after a speech that changed everything in his team. Immediately at the beginning of the second half, Guglichidze opened the goal with a header to make the game sensitive again. Those minutes were the best time of the game for Monza and it was a miracle that the match was not tied. With the brilliance of Mandas and the carelessness of players like Birindelli or Varela, Lazio was saved.

Gattuso's men closed the game as Monza attacked with all their might to equalize. Pinamonti finally scored his first goal for Lazio. The 3-1 result allowed Lazio to join Inter at the top of the table.