The Lega Serie A’s decision to have the match played at night did not go unnoticed Rome derby next January 5th. News which in itself should not be important, were it not for the fact that almost six years have passed since the last time, which dates back to 2 March 2019. In reality there would also be the Lazio-Roma match on 15 January 2021, but due to the restrictions due to Covid there were no fans present at the stadium.
Public order.
Precisely because of the disturbances between the Biancocelesti and Giallorossi supporters, the decision was taken to have the Capitoline derby played only in daylight, or at the latest at 6pm, but not in the winter period, and therefore the decision made official today is one of those important. The precedents between the two fans are too risky, especially after the incidents of 8 April 2013 (with stabbings on both sides). From that moment on it was almost always decided to play the derby during the day, to avoid the risk of clashes, ambushes or fights in the evening. It started with the derby of 26 May 2013, the Italian Cup final, where however there were arrests and injuries, with numerous clashes before and after the match.
The acid test for the two sets of fans.
Now a new opportunity, hoping that there will be no riots, even if the presence of the police will be important and guaranteed by around a thousand police forces who will have the task of guarding every corner of the city, starting from the areas surrounding the Olympic stadium .