Roma nears Champions League qualification with victory over Lazio

AS Roma earned a crucial 2–0 victory over Lazio in the capital derby, strengthening their push for Champions League qualification in the penultimate round of Serie A. Gianluca Mancini proved the decisive figure, scoring both goals at the Stadio Olimpico. He broke the deadlock in the 40th minute and doubled Roma’s lead midway through the second half with another well‑timed finish. The match grew increasingly tense in the final stages.

Roma were reduced to ten men after Franca’s dismissal in the 71st minute, and Lazio soon followed when Nicolò Rovella was sent off, leaving both sides a man down. Despite the pressure, Roma held firm to secure a vital win. The result lifts them to 70 points and consolidates fourth place, bringing them closer to sealing a Champions League berth for next season. Lazio, meanwhile, remain on 51 points in ninth, unable to keep pace with their city rivals.