USMNT’s Weston McKennie delivers brilliant assist, but Pierre Kalulu's red card costs Juventus as Lazio snatches late equalizer

U.S. international Weston McKennie recorded a crucial assist as Juventus drew Lazio 1-1 in Serie A action on Saturday. Three points were on the verge for Bianconeri as the final whistle neared, but a 96th-minute equalizer from Lazio forced them to settle for a point on the day.

France international Randal Kolo-Muani scored Juventus' lone goal, with McKennie looping in a pinpoint cross for the striker to head home into the back of the net. A needless straight red card was issued to Bianconeri defender Pierre Kalulu in the 60th minute, which put them in a defensive position for the final 30-plus minutes of the match.They caved with seconds to spare as Matias Vecino tapped home to secure Lazio a draw.

A clash between the top six in Italy, both clubs now sit level on 64 points with two games left in the Serie A campaign - and the fourth and final UCL spot in the 2025-26 season up for grabs.

Fellow USMNT regular Tim Weah started the match for Juve as well, with both Americans playing 90 minutes throughout the contest.

With just a point on the day, Juventus maintain their fourth place spot in Serie A on 64 points - with Lazio moving into fifth, but level with the Bianconeri at 64. Sixth-place Roma, who have a game in hand over both teams, sit on 63 points.

With two matches remaining on the calendar, the fourth and final UCL spot in Serie A will come down to the wire, with three teams rightly in the mix for the spot - and two others, seventh-place Bologna and eighth-place Milan - not far behind.

Saturday's game marked the first time Juventus have scored a second half goal under Igor Tudor in Serie A play.

The Bianconeri are back in action next weekend against Udinese, in the penultimate match of the Serie A campaign. With the draw on Saturday, they're now in a must-win position over the final two weeks if they want to secure UCL soccer in the 2025-26 season.