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8 May 2025 - 2:03 PM

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IMAGO | An own goal proved decisive as Juventus claimed victory in their most recent encounter. The sides now face off again amid a heated four-way battle for fourth place – the final Champions League spot in Serie A.

Match of the Week Serie A: Financial head-to-head Lazio v Juventus

  • With three rounds left Juventus and Lazio are locked on 63 points. Saturday’s showdown in Rome effectively serves as an on pitch tiebreaker for the final Champions League ticket. A match that could make or break their top-four ambitions.
  • Juventus live on a different financial planet: A turnover and wage bill that dwarf Lazio’s. Yet Juve’s spending spree still yields nine figure losses, while Lazio hover near break even.
  • Why it matters: Juventus, already feeling the pinch from those heavy losses, need a top-four finish to keep their revenue plans on track, while Lazio could massively boost their modest budget with a seat at Europe’s top table.
  • The perspective: Even Italy’s wealthiest club must scrap with a thrifty rival for a Champions League spot, underlining that smart management can rival big spending.