The points at stake are no less important, of course, but the sheer hostility between these clubs and their respective fan bases makes the Derby della Capitale appointment viewing regardless of where the two Roman teams find themselves in the standings.
Lazio , winning their sixth Coppa Italia title.
Milan, meanwhile, still have long-term absentee sidelined this week, while and Ismael Bennacer are major doubts, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic could make his long-awaited return.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
This is just another example of the uglier side of Italian football.
He accounts for 29% of Lazio's touches inside their opponent's box, the highest rate in the league.