Although it’s not labelled as the most crucial match of Italian football in terms of its size, historical facts, and above all, the number of trophies between them, the Derby della Capitale possesses what other big matches in the Serie A often lack – immense passion and larger-than-life rivalry.The moment the derby starts, the fight for life and death literally starts, and the Stadio Olimpico becomes a genuine gladiatorial arena where only the winner has the right to survive. At that moment, the balance of power between the two opponents is no longer important, albeit Roma and Lazio are somewhat evenly matched.🏟️ Tutti insieme 🔥🐺 #RomaLazio ⏳🟨 FORZA GRANDE ROMA! 🟥#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/E03HQfvUWG— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) April 6, 2024 There is simply no space for calculations in today’s 160th league match between Roma and Lazio (7 pm). There is an ongoing fight for fifth place, which almost certainly guarantees the Champions League qualification. The gap between the fifth-placed Roma and the seventh-placed Lazio is six points.Therefore, both teams are going for victory, which promises a true spectacle in front of 70,000 spectators, who will mostly be on the side of the Giallorossi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010876##With his arrival following Jose Mourinho’s exit, Daniele De Rossi raised Roma’s stakes to a much higher level. He is a man who fought some epic battles with the archrival for almost two decades and was previously in the youth ranks.Most importantly, De Rossi lifted the team’s confidence and showed them that they are capable of pursuing the main goal – reaching Europe’s elite club competition. Moreover, even without coaching experience, DDR is a man who knows well how to live and fight for Roma and prepare for matches like the Derby della Capitale.”You have to respect the derby, not be afraid of it,” De Rossi said ahead of the match against Lazio.Lazio punish Juve’s lack of desire – a late goal sends the Eagles closer to the ‘euro-spots’His counterpart, Igor Tudor, insists on intense and brave football. The result is not the only thing that matters to him but also the impression it leaves.After many years of Maurizio Sarri’s tenure, he took over, so it was impossible to make radical changes in only two games, especially since they were clashes with Juventus in the Serie A and Coppa Italia. The biggest test of all is just around the corner for him. He’ll need to turn to gladiator mode to survive.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 31FridaySalernitana – Sassuolo 2-2 (0-2)/Candreva 52 pen, Maggiore 90+1 – Lauriente 37, Bajrami 44/Saturday16:00: (1.40) Milan (4.60) Lecce (8.00)19:00: (2.25) Roma (3.35) Lazio (3.50)21:45: (3.40) Empoli (3.10) Torino (2.30)Sunday13:30: (3.90) Frosinone (3.50) Bologna (1.95)16:00: (4.20) Monza (3.60) Napoli (1.95)19:00: (2.75) Verona (3.10) Genoa (2.95)19:00: (4.90) Cagliari (3.60) Atalanta (1.75)21:45: (1.85) Juventus (3.60) Fiorentina (4.80)Monday21:45: (7.00) Udinese (4.30) Inter (1.48)***odds are subject to change***
