For Serie A fans, every matchday is synonymous with thrills, and this weekend was no exception. Viewers in the UK and Ireland can follow every moment live on OneFootball, the home of Serie A.
In a gripping clash that resonated in the hearts of Rome, AS Roma delighted their supporters with a significant 2-0 triumph over bitter rivals Lazio in the Derby della Capitale. Under the leadership of Claudio Ranieri, Roma seized the opportunity to strengthen their season with a crucial victory that saw their fans celebrate late into the night.
Lazio, seeking a valuable top-four finish and qualification for the highly competitive Champions League for the 2025-26 season, faced a Roma who often struggled and were stuck at the bottom. table of Serie A. The stakes were high and the atmosphere electric.
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Although often repelled by Lazio’s attacking flair, it was Roma who opened the scoring at the legendary Stadio Olimpico, with local hero Lorenzo Pellegrini finding the net in the 10th minute. sent the Roman tifosi into ecstasy.
The Biancocelesti, undeterred by this early setback, tried to get back into the match. However, their efforts were halted less than 10 minutes later when Belgian international Alexis Saelemaekers made Roma’s lead 2-0. After a save from the Lazio goalkeeper, Saelemaekers demonstrated his goalscoring instinct by grabbing the rebound following a quick counter-attack initiated by the impressive protection play of Artem Dovbyk.
Even when trailing by two goals, Lazio persevered, showing flashes of potential that hinted at a possible comeback. In the 75th minute they came close, but superb defending from Evan N’Dicka prevented substitute Boulaye Dia from scoring, keeping Roma’s clean sheet intact.
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Despite their valiant attempts, Lazio failed to find the net as the match drew to a close. Roma’s victory not only secured three crucial points but also offered a moral boost that could ignite their upcoming campaign.
However, the encounter saw a late red card for Valentín Castellanos, a sour note in what was mostly a thrilling encounter. Tensions flared in the final moments, but it could not overshadow a memorable evening for Roma and their supporters.
