Roma claim derby honours

Milan: Daniele De Rossi s Roma won their first local derby in more than two years and made sure of fifth spot in Italy s top flight for another week,...

Milan: Daniele De Rossi's Roma won their first local derby in more than two years and made sure of fifth spot in Italy's top flight for another week, five points ahead of Atalanta who are at Cagliari on Sunday and have another game in hand.

Serie A is leading the race for an extra spot in next year's Champions League, meaning a top-five finish could be enough for Roma to qualify for Europe's leading club competition for the first time since 2018.

Gianluca Mancini ensured Roma would have bragging rights in the capital city with a bullet header three minutes before half-time at the Stadio Olimpico.

Italy defender Mancini thumped home his fifth goal of the season from Paulo Dybala's corner to give Roma a deserved win, after which both players jumped into the stands to celebrate with delirious fans.