Roma triumphs in the derby: 1-0 victory against Lazio away!

Roma triumphs in the derby: 1-0 victory against Lazio away!

In an exciting and intense duel, AS Roma won the traditional Roman derby against Lazio Rome 1-0 on September 21, 2025. This victory cemented Roma's position in Serie A and drew attention to the ongoing rivalry between the two clubs, which has existed since 1929, the year they first met. In the last game, coach José Mourinho's team had luck on their side, while Lazio were not rewarded despite good performances.

In the first half, Lazio showed a more active and dangerous way of playing. In the 18th minute, Pedro tried to score the first goal with a long -range shot from 17 meters, but missed the goal. The AS Roma had its problems; As a result, Nuno Tavares lost the ball, which gave Soule the opportunity to put on Pellegrini. In the 38th minute it was exactly this Pellegrini that achieved the decisive 1-0 for the Roma and thus turned the mood in the Stadio Olimpico upside down.

Setbacks and penalties

The second half started with further chances on both sides. Lazio in particular was looking for compensation, but the DIA and Castellanos could not use their possibilities. In the 86th minute, the Lazio team suffered another setback when Reda Belahyane was expelled with a red card of the field. To make matters worse, Guendouzi also saw red after he had verbally insulted the referee. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Lazio was not lucky on his side when Cataldi from 20 meters only hit the post and thus missed a possible compensation.

With this victory, Roma climbs to the table in third place and now has a total of nine points, while Lazio stays in 13th place on only three points. This encounter once again underlines the rivalry between Lazio and Roma, which is known as the derby della capital and plays an important role in Italian football history. The parties not only combine sporting competition, but also a tragic past with violence and controversy that have broken up over the years.

A long rivalry

The course of the Derby della Capitale is characterized by many emotions and stories. The first official competition took place on December 8, 1929, with Roma defeating Lazio 1-0. The total number of matches to date stands at 202, with Roma recording the most wins - a total of 70 in official matches. The famous Francesco Totti, who appeared on the pitch 44 times, is also considered one of the greatest players in the history of this rivalry. The unpleasant acquaintance of racism and political symbols among fans, as well as incidents of violence, often meant that the derby had not only sporting significance, but also social and political implications.

Laola1 reports on the exciting and intense atmosphere of this game. The Wikipedia -Entry shows that the rivalry is long historical and it also represents a significant cultural heritage for Rome. Placed within this intense rivalry is Derbies.org, a platform that specializes in exploring the stories behind football derbies and presenting them in an interesting way.