Lazio staged a thrilling late comeback to defeat Udinese Calcio 2-1 at the Bluenergy Stadium on Monday evening, maintaining their perfect start to the 2026 Serie A campaign. Under the guidance of head coach Gennaro Gattuso, the Biancocelesti secured their third consecutive league victory, though they were made to work tirelessly by a highly resolute Udinese squad.

The first half unfolded as a tightly contested tactical battle with both goalkeepers stepping up. Udinese's Maduka Okoye produced a brilliant save to deny Mattia Zaccagni, while Lazio's Christos Mandas was equally impressive against efforts from Keinan Davis and Hassane Kamara. The deadlock was finally broken shortly after the interval. In the 49th minute, Davis set up Jesper Karlström, who fired a precise strike past Mandas to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage and force Lazio to chase the game.

Tactically, Udinese absorbed pressure in their structured 3-4-2-1 formation, relying on sharp counter-attacks while conceding 62% of the possession to the visitors. Lazio dominated the ball but initially struggled to penetrate the final third. The turning point arrived through Player of the Match Davide Frattesi. The dynamic midfielder constantly threatened the penalty area and found the equalizer in the 75th minute, expertly finishing a Zaccagni cross into the roof of the net. Seeking all three points, Gattuso introduced Albert Guðmundsson in the 80th minute. The substitution paid off instantly; in the 88th minute, Guðmundsson rose to meet Danilho Doekhi's cross, heading home the decisive winner.

This resilient victory underscores Lazio's growing credentials, keeping them flawless with nine points from three matches. For Kosta Runjaic's Udinese, the late collapse will be frustrating, but their disciplined defensive performance and potent transitional play suggest they will remain a formidable opponent for anyone visiting Friuli this season.