Gianluca Mancini scored twice as AS Roma dominated their Serie A rivals Lazio with a commanding 2-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico on May 17, 2026.
Roma claimed a decisive derby win over Lazio, with defender Mancini proving the unlikely hero. The Giallorossi sit fifth in the table with 67 points from 36 matches. Lazio, meanwhile, occupy ninth place with 51 points after 36 games. Both teams arrived at the Olimpico seeking crucial points in the final stretch of the season.
Roma started brightly and controlled possession early. The hosts created space in midfield and pressed Lazio's backline with purpose. Lazio struggled to settle into their rhythm and allowed Roma to dictate the tempo throughout the opening stages.
The breakthrough came in the 40th minute when Mancini rose above the Lazio defense. He powered a header past goalkeeper Alessio Furlanetto to give Roma a 1-0 lead. The goal rewarded Roma's dominance in the first half and left Lazio needing a response.
Yellow cards flew in quickly as tensions rose. Kalidou Karamoh received a caution in the 21st minute for Lazio. Roma's Mateo Hermoso and Lazio's Matteo Cancellieri both saw yellow in the 42nd minute following a heated exchange.
The second half began with Roma pushing for a second goal. Lazio made tactical adjustments but continued to struggle defensively. Roma's midfield controlled the ball with 49 percent possession despite Lazio's slight advantage in the first half.
The decisive second goal arrived in the 66th minute. Mancini struck again, this time finishing a chance inside the box to make it 2-0. The defender's double secured Roma's victory and left Lazio's comeback hopes fading.
Discipline unraveled in the closing stages. Nicolò Rovella received a red card for Lazio in the 70th minute. Roma's Wesley Franca was also sent off moments later, leaving both sides with ten players. The dismissals added drama but didn't change the outcome.
Roma's statistics showed their control of the match. They managed 16 total shots with 7 on target. Lazio managed just 6 shots with only 2 on target. Roma's expected goals totaled 1.2 compared to Lazio's 0.71, reflecting the quality of chances created.
Paulo Dybala impressed for Roma with an assist and a rating of 8.0. Furlanetto made 6 saves for Lazio in a losing effort. Mancini's performance earned him a 9.5 rating, the match's highest.
Roma's victory strengthens their position in fifth place. The win extends their recent form to three wins from their last five matches. Lazio's defeat leaves them searching for consistency in the campaign's final weeks.
