Draw in the Derby della Capitale overshadowed by riots

The derby between Lazio and Roma lived up to its promise: an intense, hard-fought duel with a fair 1-1 final score. However, the sporting showdown was overshadowed by serious riots in the run-up to the match, which underscored the tense atmosphere in the Eternal City.

April 13, 2025

From: azl

The Capital Derby between Lazio and AS Roma on Sunday evening was a highly intense encounter, ending in a fair 1-1 draw. After both teams virtually neutralized each other in the first half, the picture changed in the second. Lazio got off to a better start: In the 47th minute, central defender Alessio Romagnoli headed in the lead after a pinpoint cross from Luca Pellegrini. Roma, however, were unfazed and found the perfect response in the 69th minute when Matías Soulé finished off a stunning pass involving Saelemaekers and Cristante to equalize.

Even before kickoff, there were significant clashes between fan groups. Lazio ultras attempted to break through a police cordon near the Ponte Milvio to confront Roma supporters. Police used tear gas and water cannons to separate the groups. A total of seven police officers were injured, and burning garbage containers caused property damage.

Before the match began, clashes broke out between the two fan groups. © ANSA / ANSA

With the draw, Lazio remains in sixth place with 56 points, while Roma are just behind in seventh place with 54 points. Both teams remain in a tight race for European spots, with every point potentially crucial.

What happened in the afternoon?

Atalanta Bergamo ended its three-game losing streak with a convincing 2-0 home win over rivals Bologna. Mateo Retegui, the current league top scorer, scored his 23rd goal of the season in the third minute and later set up Mario Pašalic's second. With this win, Atalanta climbed to third place in the table, two points ahead of Juventus, while Bologna suffered their first defeat in a seven-match unbeaten run.

Atalanta defeated Bologna 2-0. © ANSA / MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

In the day's remaining matches, Fiorentina and Parma, as well as Hellas Verona and Genoa, played out goalless draws. Como secured a narrow 0-0 home win against Torino, earning the newly promoted team important points in their fight to avoid relegation. The decisive goal came in the 1th minute: Following a precise cross from Mërgim Vojvoda from the right, Anastasios Douvikas rose highest in the penalty area and headed the ball into the net.

Series 32nd Matchday:

Fiorentina – Parma 0-0

Hellas Verona – Genoa 0:0

Atalanta – Bologna 2-0
Goals: 1-0 Retegui (3rd), 2-0 Pašalic (21st)

Como 1-0 Torino
Goals: 1-0 Douvikas (38.)

Lazio – Roma 1-1
Goals: 1-0 Romagnoli (47th), 1-1 Soulé (69th)

	SP	G	U	V	TV	P
1. Inter	32	21	8	3	72:31	71
2. Naples	32	20	8	4	51:25	68
3. Atalanta	32	18	7	7	65:30	61
4. Juventus	32	15	14	3	49:30	59
5.Bologna	32	15	12	5	51:37	57
6. Lazio	32	16	8	8	53:43	56
7. Roma	32	15	9	8	47:32	54
8. Fiorentina	32	15	8	9	49:32	53
9.Milan	32	14	9	9	51:37	51
10. Torino	32	9	13	10	36:37	40
11.Udinese	32	11	7	14	36:46	40
12. Genoa	32	9	12	11	29:38	39
13. As	32	9	9	14	40:48	36
14. Hellas Verona	32	9	5	18	30:59	32
15. Cagliari	32	7	9	16	32:47	30
16. Parma	32	5	13	14	37:51	28
17. Lecce	32	6	8	18	23:52	26
18. Venice	32	4	12	16	25:44	24
19. Empoli	32	4	12	16	24:50	24
20.Monza	32	2	9	21	25:56	15