"Denied by Rafael Leao's decisive strike, Mike Maignan's brilliance, and a contentious VAR decision, Lazio fell 1-0 at San Siro on Saturday. Both Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and Lazio assistant Marco Ianni were sent off for dissent after the referee rejected a late penalty appeal, leaving the visitors empty-handed. Having also lost to Inter there earlier this season, Lazio's only defeats since September's Derby della Capitale have come at San Siro."
"Maurizio Sarri's side-eighth in Serie A and 10 points behind leaders Milan-entered the competition at this stage thanks to last season's top-eight finish. Sarri has beaten Allegri just four times in 21 meetings, a rivalry dating back 22 years to their days in Serie C2. Allegri, meanwhile, boasts a record five Coppa Italia triumphs, underlining the scale of Sarri's task."
Lazio and AC Milan meet at Stadio Olimpico in a Coppa Italia quarter-final five days after Milan's narrow Serie A win at San Siro. Lazio lost 1-0, were denied by Rafael Leao's strike and Mike Maignan's saves, and saw staff dismissed after a rejected penalty appeal. Lazio have struggled away from home, failing to score in nearly 400 minutes and suffering San Siro defeats this season. Sarri's side sit eighth and trail Milan by 10 points, with several injuries and recent returns shaping selection. Milan arrive unbeaten in 13 matches and boast multiple clean sheets and Coppa Italia pedigree.
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