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De Rossi Leads Roma to Victory in Derby della Capitale

AS Roma - Ciro Immobile - Daniele De Rossi - Derby della Capitale - Gianluca Mancini - Julio Sergio - Lazio - Paulo Dybala - Roberto Pruzzo - Serie A

Former Roma captain De Rossi secures a historic win as coach in the Rome derby, stunning Lazio and claiming bragging rights in Serie A.

In a thrilling showdown, AS Roma emerged victorious over rivals Lazio with a narrow 1-0 win in the Derby della Capitale. The match, filled with tension and excitement, saw Gianluca Mancini scoring the winning goal for Roma, sealing their first derby win in over two years. Former Roma captain, Daniele De Rossi, now at the helm as coach, guided his team to a crucial victory, ending their poor run in the derby and solidifying their fifth spot in Serie A. The celebrations were marred by controversy as Lazio captain Ciro Immobile criticized Roma's goal scorer, Mancini, for his 'lack of style' in the post-match festivities.

The derby triumph marked De Rossi's 8th win in his first 11 games as Roma's manager, showcasing his leadership skills and tactical prowess. The return of Paulo Dybala to Roma's starting XI added firepower to the team, setting the stage for an intense clash with Lazio's key players Ciro Immobile and Felipe Anderson. As the rivalry between the two Roman clubs intensifies, fans eagerly anticipate the next showdown to see if De Rossi's Roma can maintain their winning streak against their fierce competitors.

Former Roma goalkeeper Julio Sergio highlighted the unpredictable nature of the derby, stating that there are no clear favorites when these two teams face off. Roberto Pruzzo, another ex-Roma player, expressed the importance of the derby win for Roma's morale and performance in the league. With De Rossi's strategic acumen and the team's renewed determination, Roma's recent victory has reshaped the dynamics of Serie A, sparking excitement and anticipation for future clashes.