Italian authorities have placed the capital city of Rome on high alert in preparation for the capital derby between Lazio and Roma scheduled for Sunday, amid heightened security measures around the Stadio Olimpico, according to the website "Football Italy".

The match is set to kick off at 1:30 PM Egypt time to facilitate security procedures and ensure proper crowd management, despite the previous derby version held at the same time in April 2024 witnessing morning clashes between the fans of both teams.

Italian authorities confirmed that the intensive security measures include increasing security around the stadium, raising the number of police officers, and coordinating the movement of fans and vehicles to ensure the safety of all attendees and the surrounding area.

These preparations come as part of the Italian Football Federation and local authorities' commitment to organizing the match safely and avoiding any potential riots before and during the match.