Derby della Capitale set for Sunday 12 p.m. kick-off; Roma pursue Saviolo, Pellegrini and Dybala contract talks advance
Match Report·14 May 2026·2h ago

Derby della Capitale set for Sunday 12 p.m. kick-off; Roma pursue Saviolo, Pellegrini and Dybala contract talks advance

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The Derby della Capitale between Roma and SS Lazio will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, May 17, with a 12 p.m. kick-off, following approval from the local Prefect and the Lega Serie A. The match will run concurrently with other Serie A fixtures in the Champions League race, including Pisa–Napoli, Juventus–Fiorentina, Genoa–Milan, and Como–Parma. Ticket sales have expanded to include the northern sectors of the Tevere stand, which are typically reserved as a buffer zone during derby matches.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces a personal challenge in the fixture. His last victory in both matches of a derby double came in 2009, when he managed Genoa and defeated Sampdoria twice (0–1, 3–1). Roma had previously issued a statement saying, "We will defend our fans," underscoring the intensity and security considerations surrounding the clash. The derby announcement concluded weeks of debate and disputes between the clubs and authorities over scheduling.

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Biglietti disponibili anche nei settori nord della Tevere, di solito usati come cuscinetto. Nuovo ds, Manna e D'Amico si allontanano. Julio Sergio a Trigoria Redazione 14 maggio - 20:55 Derby, ok della Prefettura alla Lega: si gioca domenica alle 12. Al via la vendita dei biglietti in Tevere Nord E' finita la telenovela che ha visto protagonista il derby del Capitale negli ultimi lunghissimi giorni ricchi di polemiche e stoccate da una parte e dall'altra. La stracittadina tra Roma e Lazio si disputerà allo stadio Olimpico domenica 17 maggio con fischio d'inizio alle ore 12, in contemporanea con le altre gare relative alla corsa Champions (Pisa-Napoli, Juventus-Fiorentina, Genoa-Milan e Como-Parma). Dopo il rinvio della decisione del Tar all'Avvocatura di Stato, è arrivato l'ok della Prefettura alla proposta della Lega Serie A. Intanto, fronte biglietti, è arrivata una novità: sono stati resi disponibili alla vendita, infatti, i tagliandi per i settori nord della Tribuna Tevere, solitamente adibiti a zona cuscinetto in occasione della stracittadina. Prima dell'ufficialità di data e orario del derby anche la Roma aveva preso posizione: "Difenderemo i nostri tifosi". E Gian Piero Gasperini è alle prese con un tabù-derby: l'ultima volta che ha vinto entrambe le stracittadine era il 2009, quando sulla panchina del Genoa riuscì a battere due volte la Samp (0-1, 3-1). Poi non c'è più riuscito. © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA Commenta Continua la lettura Commenti Invia Commento Tutti Leggi altri commenti

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