Mancini becomes first ever defender to score brace in Rome derby

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·17 May 2026

Mancini becomes first ever defender to score brace in Rome derby

Roma entered the derby knowing it would be one of their last chances to continue dreaming of Champions League qualification, and the Roman side did not disappoint.

Lazio fell to Mancini’s goals, and the Giallorossi celebrated at the end of the match.

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The number 23 of Gian Piero Gasperini’s team made history in the Rome derby with today’s brace.

As reported by Opta, no defender had ever scored more than one in the history of the match. And he couldn’t have chosen a better opportunity to secure double joy.

Roma is closer than ever to qualifying for the Champions League.

The next 90 minutes against Verona, scheduled for next week’s final league match, separates the Giallorossi from fourth place. The Roman team is now in control of its own destiny.