Juventus loses crucial points after Pierre Kalulu's red card against Lazio

In Italy, the Serie A race for the Champions League qualification has intensified. On Saturday, May 11, 2025, Juventus faced Lazio, one of their direct competitors for the fourth spot. Juventus started strong, with Randal Kolo Muani scoring shortly after halftime. However, the match took a turn when defender Pierre Kalulu was sent off for a foul after a VAR review. This reduced Juventus to ten men and turned the tide in favor of Lazio, who equalized in the sixth minute of stoppage time with a goal from Matías Vecino. This draw leaves Juventus level on points with Lazio as they fight for a Champions League spot, alongside AS Roma and Bologna, both trailing closely behind in the standings. With only two rounds remaining in the league, every point is critical, and injury issues continue to hamper Juventus' performance. The team must now hope for favorable results in their remaining matches to secure a top-four finish in Serie A and avoid missing out on European competition next season. The race has become extremely tight, and dropping points in such critical matches could bring significant consequences for Juventus, including financial ramifications and loss of prestige.