Dybala trolls French player with Argentina World Cup win as Roma win Derby d'Italia
In a thrilling Rome derby clash, Roma emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Lazio, courtesy of Gianluca Mancini's header from a corner delivered by Paulo Dybala. However, amidst the intense action on the pitch, one particular moment stood out, involving Dybala and Lazio's Matteo Guendouzi.
Dybala's Unforgettable Gesture: A Masterclass in Pettiness
During a heated exchange between players, Dybala showcased remarkable pettiness by taunting Guendouzi with a unique gesture. The Roma star presented his shin pad to Guendouzi, adorned with a picture depicting Argentina's triumph over France in the 2022 World Cup final.
Dybala, being part of the victorious Argentina squad, cleverly reminded Guendouzi of their historic clash. Even after the final whistle, tensions between Dybala and Guendouzi persisted, with images circulating of Dybala celebrating in front of his counterpart. Guendouzi, displaying his competitive spirit, seemed eager to confront a Roma player, even inside the tunnel.
Guendouzi and Dybala got into an altercation during the Roma vs Lazio game... 🇫🇷⚔️🇦🇷
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) April 6, 2024
Dybala took off his shin pad which has a photo of Argentina winning the World Cup against France to Guendouzi. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/uiJK5urEnp
Intense Derby Action
The Rome derby lived up to its reputation for intensity and drama, with both teams fiercely battling for supremacy on the pitch. Roma started strongly, with Angeliño and Leandro Paredes threatening Lazio's goal early on. However, Lazio fought back, with Ciro Immobile coming close to scoring.
The relentless nature of the match continued, with chances at both ends as players pushed for an opener. Mancini eventually broke the deadlock with a powerful header from Dybala's corner, sending Roma fans into jubilant celebrations.
ROMA IS RED 🔴
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 6, 2024
They win the Derby della Capitale for the first time since 2022! pic.twitter.com/XBO0ud4hwW
Despite Lazio's efforts to claw their way back into the game, Roma held firm to secure the victory, extending their unbeaten streak in Serie A and dealing a blow to Lazio's new manager Igor Tudor, who suffered his first league defeat in charge.
As the dust settles on another thrilling Rome derby, Roma's triumph adds further intrigue to the Serie A title race, while Dybala's clever gamesmanship adds an extra layer of rivalry between the two clubs.