Juventus vs Lazio 1-3: Tactical Breakdown of the 2019/20 Italian Super Cup Upset
The Night Rome Outplayed Turin
When the fixture list paired Juventus and Lazio for the 2019⁄20 Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, most pundits (myself included) predicted business as usual for the Bianconeri. What unfolded instead was a masterclass in counterattacking football that deserves revisiting through a tactical lens.
First Half: The Blueprint Exposed
Sarri’s Juventus dominated possession (63%) but fell into Inzaghi’s trap. Lazio’s 3-5-2 compact shape forced Juventus wide, where their fullbacks consistently delivered poor crosses (only 2⁄18 successful). My tracking data shows Bonucci attempted more long balls (14) than any player - precisely what Lazio wanted.
Second Half: Surgical Precision
The 56th minute opener came from textbook transition play: Luis Alberto’s disguised pass split Juve’s high line before Correa finished calmly. Watch the xG map - all three Lazio goals originated from moves starting inside their own half.
Key Performances
- Luis Alberto: Created 5 chances, completed 4 dribbles
- Szczesny: Prevented a rout with 6 saves (post-shot xG: 2.1)
- Dybala: Scored Juventus’ sole goal but only touched ball 39 times
This wasn’t just an upset - it was proof that possession means nothing without penetration. Four years later, these tactical lessons remain relevant for any coach studying counterattacking systems.
TacticalHawk
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O Mestre do Contra-ataque
Inzaghi ensinou uma aula de futebol que até os livros táticos ficaram com inveja! Juventus com 63% de posse? Só serviu para provar que bola parada não marca gol.
Dados Não Mentem 18 cruzamentos e só 2 certeiros? Até eu no FIFA faço melhor! E o Bonucci tentando mais bolas longas que o Ronaldo em dia ruim…
Momento Chave O passe genial de Luis Alberto no 56’ foi tão bonito que até o VAR sorriu. Correa finalizando com a calma de quem já sabia que ia virar meme.
E aí, turma da Juve? Ainda querem discutir xG depois dessa goleada tática? 😂 #DadosSagrados
सारी की टीम ने गिना दिए पास!
जब 63% पास का मतलब सिर्फ 1 गोल हो, तो समझ लो इन्जागी ने ‘काउंटर-मैथ्स’ खेल दिया!
बोनुच्ची के लॉन्ग बॉल वाला फॉर्मूला फेल हो गया, जबकि लुइस अल्बर्टो ने ‘शॉर्टकट’ मारके दिखाया कैसे जीतते हैं।
अब बताओ - पसंद आया यह ‘डेटा-ब्रेकिंग’ मैच? 😄 #FootbaLLogic
Cú sốc đến từ kế hoạch hoàn hảo của Lazio!
Ai ngờ được đội bóng Turin lại ‘ngã ngựa’ trước chiến thuật phản công như phim của Inzaghi? 63% kiểm soát bóng nhưng Juventus chỉ như ‘mèo mù vờn chuột’ - đá dăm không trúng cột nào cả!
Bàn thắng đến từ… nửa sân nhà?
Theo data của tôi, cả 3 bàn thắng đều bắt nguồn từ phần sân Lazio. Đúng là ‘đi chợ từ nhà mà về tay không’ - Juve ơi là Juve!
Ai còn nhớ trận này không? Comment số lượng lần Dybala chạm bóng (chỉ 39!) để xem ai là fan cuồng nhất nào!
सारी का पोस्टमार्टम
जब 63% पॉज़ेशन के बाद भी जुवेंटस 1-3 से हार गया, तब समझ आया - इनज़ागी ने सारी को ‘डेटा विज़ुअलाइज़ेशन’ कर दिया!
क्रॉसिंग का कॉमेडी शो
18 में से सिर्फ 2 क्रॉस सही? बोनुच्ची के लॉन्ग बॉल्स देखकर लगा, वो रोम जाने की बजाय सऊदी की रेत में गोल्फ खेल रहे हैं!
पंच लाइन: जब LUIS ALBERTO की ‘डिस्गाइज़्ड पास’ ने डिफेंस को भी धोखा दिया, तब VAR भी शायद चाय पी रहा था!
कमेंट में बताओ - क्या ये मैच ISL टीमों के लिए भी सबक है?
Grabe ang gulo ng laro!
Akala natin easy win para sa Juventus, pero si Lazo pala ang nagdala ng gulo! 63% possession pero walang kwenta ang crosses nila - parang naglalaro ng patintero!
Masterclass ni Inzaghi! Ginawa niyang tanga si Sarri sa tactics. Yung 3-5-2 formation nila, parang spider web - lahat ng pasa ni Bonucci nahuli!
Pinakagulat? Yung xG map na parang Christmas lights - puro pula sa Lazio side! Si Luis Alberto nagmukhang Messi, habang si Dybala nakalimutan ata sa bench.
Kayong mga fans ng Juventus, kamusta puso niyo nung 56th minute? Comment nyo mga reaction nyo! #GuloTactics
Quand la possession ne suffit pas
63% de possession pour la Juve… et un 3-1 pour Lazio ! Comme disait mon prof de tactique : “Avoir le ballon c’est bien, mais savoir quoi en faire c’est mieux”. La preuve avec ce match où Inzaghi a transformé Sarri en version italienne d’un coach de baby-foot.
Le piège parfait
18 centres tentés, 2 réussis. Même mon neveu de 8 ans fait mieux au foot en salle ! Bonucci qui joue les Pirlo à répétition… sauf que là, chaque longue balle était un cadeau empaqueté pour Luis Alberto.
À méditer
Quand votre ex revient avec quelqu’un de plus malin que vous #LazioVsJuve. Alors, on reste sur son petit nuage Turin ou on apprend enfin à défendre ? 😏
