Security tightened in Rome with Atletico and West Ham ultras arriving for Derby della Capitale

Italian authorities are on alert ahead of Sunday’s derby between Roma and Lazio as several foreign ultras, including those of Atletico Madrid and West Ham, are expected in the capital.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that security measures in Rome have been tightened ahead of Sunday’s derby della Capitale between Lazio and Roma.

Italian authorities on alert for Rome Derby

It will kick off at 12:30 for better security arrangements, but even the last time that it was played at that time, in April 2024, Lazio and Roma ultras came to blows pretty early at 9:30 in the morning, with over 300 people involved in clashes.

Which foreign ultras are expected in Rome for Lazio vs. Roma

This time around, there are further concerns regarding the expected presence of foreign ultras in the stadium.

Those twined with Roma are Panathinaikos (Gate 13), Atletico Madrid (Frente Atletico) and Dinamo Zagreb ultras (Bad Blu Boys), while Lazio’s ultras will likely be supported by those of Lokomotive Leipzig (both Ultras and Blue Side Lok), Levski Sofia (Sofia West) and West Ham (Inner City Firm).