Series A
Headbutt against Hummels? Rome derby escalates in the final minutes
Victory is actually already certain for AS Roma, as things are going to be tough again in the derby against Lazio. In stoppage time, Mats Hummels takes center stage.
In AS Roma’s 2-0 win in the heated city derby against Lazio, former German international Mats Hummels sparked a fierce pack formation. In the third minute of injury time, the AS Roma central defender fouled his opponent Valentin Castellanos on the sideline, and both of them clashed heads when they got up.
Suddenly Hummels fell to the ground and covered his face with both hands. A little later he suggested that he had received a headbutt from the Lazio attacker. The TV images also show the Argentine kicking Hummel’s left thigh. Immediately after the scene, a pack formed in the Stadio Olimpico, in which many players and also some supervisors were involved. The referee showed Castellanos the red card (90+5).
Mats Hummels back in AS Roma’s starting lineup
A short time later, Hummels was able to celebrate Roma’s victory in the 163rd city duel with Lazio in Serie A. The former Dortmund player was once again in the starting line-up and impressed with his strength in duels and overview. The goals were scored by Lorenzo Pellegrini (10th minute) and Alexis Saelemaekers (18th). Despite the victory, AS Roma (10th place) is still twelve points behind city rivals Lazio (4th) in the table.
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Source: Stern
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