Tammy Abraham marked his return after nearly a year as Roma secured a 1-0 victory over local rivals Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
Having been sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury for the past 10 months, the English striker entered the match as a substitute in the 79th minute.
The decisive goal came just before halftime when Gianluca Mancini nodded in a corner, securing all three points for Roma.
With this win, Roma maintains their fifth position in Serie A, trailing Bologna by a mere two points for the coveted Champions League berth.
Although former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi believed he had equalized in the second half, Daichi Kamada was flagged offside in the build-up, nullifying the goal.
This victory marks a significant moment for manager Daniele de Rossi, who clinched his first derby win at the helm of Roma, breaking a winless streak that stretched back over four encounters under previous manager Jose Mourinho.
Roma’s aspirations for Champions League qualification receive a considerable boost with the return of 26-year-old Abraham, who boasts 36 goals in 108 appearances since joining from Chelsea in 2021.
