Roma secure an away win in the Derby della Capitale thanks to former captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, while Lazio are left to regret defensive mistakes and a late red card.
Roma claimed a crucial victory in the Derby della Capitale, edging Lazio 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. It was a special night for Lorenzo Pellegrini, who scored the match’s only goal and silenced critics after a turbulent summer in which he was placed on the transfer market.
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Lazio’s Maurizio Sarri made bold tactical choices. Sarri opted to start Boulaye Dia up front, leaving Taty Castellanos on the bench, while Gasperini gave Pellegrini the nod from the start.
The game was tense and cautious early on, with both sides wary of making mistakes. The deadlock was broken in the 38th minute when Lazio defender Nuno Tavares made a crucial error, gifting Pellegrini the ball in the box. The Roma midfielder fired home with precision, sparking wild celebrations from the Giallorossi fans.
In the second half, Sarri introduced Castellanos in the 62nd minute, and the Argentine immediately brought energy and creativity to Lazio’s attack. However, their momentum was disrupted when substitute Belahyane was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving Lazio with ten men for the closing stages.
Roma managed the final minutes expertly, holding firm to secure all three points and a memorable derby triumph.
Match Report
Lazio 0-1 Roma
Scorer: 38′ Pellegrini (Roma)
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares (46′ Pellegrini); Guendouzi, Rovella (46′ Cataldi), Dele-Bashiru (14′ Belahyane); Pedro (79′ Noslin), Dia (62′ Castellanos), Zaccagni.
Coach: Sarri
Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; Rensch, Cristante (81′ El Ayanaoui), Koné, Pellegrini (73′ Pisilli), Angelino (81′ Tsimikas); Soulé (73′ Baldanzi), Ferguson (66′ Dovbyk).
Coach: Gasperini
Referee: Sozza
Yellow Cards: Ndicka (Roma), Gila (Lazio)
Red Card: Belahyane (Lazio)
