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How Gattuso Outwitted Spalletti in Juventus vs Lazio Showdown

On Sunday, Lazio outplayed Juventus en route to a historic 3-0 win, as Gennaro Gattuso got the better of Luciano Spalletti from a tactical standpoint. The Background The two managers had crossed paths on several occasions in the past, including…

By Michel Sakr · The Laziali

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Lazio defeated Juventus 3-0 after Gennaro Gattuso tactically outwitted Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti.
The 3-0 victory widened Lazio's Serie A lead over Juventus to eight points.
Goalkeeper Christos Mandas was used as a third central defender during buildup to bypass the press.

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Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Luciano Spalletti's Juventus on Sunday, expanding their Serie A lead over the Turin club to eight points. The result was largely driven by Gattuso outmaneuvering Spalletti tactically, earning Lazio a historic away win.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Gattuso deployed goalkeeper Christos Mandas as an extra buildup defender, drawing the Juventus press before delivering long passes to a five-man attack. Lazio also outworked Juventus physically, covering nearly 123 kilometers compared to Juventus's 117 kilometers.

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How Gattuso Outwitted Spalletti in Juventus vs Lazio Showdown

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