In a highly anticipated Serie A match, Lazio and AC Milan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. The encounter saw both teams create numerous scoring opportunities, with the visitors taking an early lead through Strahinja Pavlovic's header in the 8th minute.

AC Milan dominated the early stages, with Christian Pulisic's cross from the corner flag finding Pavlovic, who headed home from close range. Lazio struggled to find their footing, but gradually grew into the game, with Valentín Castellanos and Boulaye Dia posing a threat up front.

The hosts equalized in the 62nd minute through Castellanos, who slotted home from close range after Nuno Tavares' assist. The goal marked a turning point in the match, as Lazio gained momentum and began to push for a winner.

However, AC Milan regained the lead in the 72nd minute through Rafael Leão, who finished off a swift counter-attack involving Tammy Abraham. The goal seemed to have secured all three points for the visitors, but Lazio had other plans.

In the 66th minute, Dia equalized for Lazio, tapping home from close range after Tavares' cross. The goal was a testament to Lazio's persistence and determination, as they refused to give up despite being behind twice in the match.

The match saw several yellow cards, with Mattéo Guendouzi, Mattia Zaccagni, Nicolò Rovella, and Patric all receiving cautions for Lazio. AC Milan's Youssouf Fofana and Filippo Terracciano also received yellow cards.

The draw leaves both teams in the middle of the Serie A table, with Lazio sitting in 7th place and AC Milan in 9th. Despite the disappointing result, both teams can take heart from their performance, as they created numerous scoring opportunities and showed glimpses of brilliance throughout the match.

In the end, the 2-2 draw was a fair result, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the contest. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures, as they aim to climb the Serie A table.