This evening’s Derby della Capitale will be the first one played behind closed doors and with Spanish goalkeepers starting for both teams.
Last season’s clashes between Roma and Lazio were played in September and January, before the COVID pandemic, and this evening’s showdown will be the first ever Derby della Capitale played behind closed doors.
It will be the first derby as a Roma owner for Dan Friedkin who completed the takeover of the club last summer.
This evening’s Derby della Capitale will be the first one played behind closed doors and with Spanish goalkeepers starting for both teams.
Last season’s clashes between Roma and Lazio were played in September and January, before the COVID pandemic, and this evening’s showdown will be the first ever Derby della Capitale played behind closed doors.
It will be the first derby as a Roma owner for Dan Friedkin who completed the takeover of the club last summer.
In addition to that, Spanish goalkeepers will start for Roma and Lazio for the first time in history.
Pepe Reina joined the Biancocelesti as a free agent from Aston Villa in the summer, while Pau Lopez moved to Roma in 2019.
One year ago, the 26-year-old did a mistake that allowed Francesco Acerbi to score the equaliser.
The Rome Derby kicks off at 19.45 MGT. Click here for a match preview.