Lazio, under the direction of Gennaro Gattuso, continued their impressive start to the season by beating Monza 3‑1 at the Stadio Olimpico, moving level with Inter in the Serie A table thanks to goal difference. With the victory, the Roman team accumulates 16 of the possible 18 points after five wins in its first six days, placing it in second position in the championship.
The match began with an early goal from Nuno Tavares, who, from outside the area, fired a powerful left footed shot that slipped between the Monza defenders, leaving the fans speechless. At 23 minutes, Gustav Isaksen added the Romans' second, securing an early lead that the team maintained throughout the match. Despite the expulsion of Lorenzo Lucchesi in the 35th minute for a foul on Tijjani Noslin, Lazio did not give ground and continued to dominate the game.
Monza tried to react after the break. Saba Goglichidze reduced the lead in the first minute of the second half, and Ivan Juric's team came close to equalizing as their attack approached the goal. However, the decisive goal came in the 89th minute when Andrea Pinamonti capitalized on an assist from Alfonso Pedraza, sealing the victory for the Romans.
With the victory, Lazio equals Inter in the table, which leads by goal difference after its 3-0 victory over Parma and the 0-0 draw against Roma. The team's position in the standings reflects its consistency, as it has achieved five wins in six games without losing a single point. Gattuso, who returned to the bench after leaving as coach of the Italian team, continues to demonstrate his ability to lead a competitive team.
Despite the success on the field, the season has not been without controversy. Lazio ultras have maintained a boycott campaign at home games, criticizing president Claudio Lotito and the owner. This tension has generated a tense atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium, although the fans continue to support the team in its search for the top position in Serie A. Lazio's next challenge will be to consolidate its position in the table and continue building on the solid start it has made under Gattuso's management.