That's a Mora: Rodrigo and Roma rise with Lazio to give Eternal City new life

Roma and Lazio both remain unbeaten in Serie A after 11 games, the first time two teams from the same city have achieved this feat in the league's history.

Roma and Lazio have made an extraordinary start to the Serie A season, both remaining unbeaten through 11 games—a historic first for two teams from the same city in the Italian top flight.

Roma defeated Sassuolo 3-0 on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run in domestic competition. The Giallorossi have scored 31 goals in 11 Serie A games, matching the pace of only the 2017-18 Juventus and Napoli sides over the past 65 years. Rodrigo Mora, the 19-year-old Portuguese winger, scored his third consecutive Serie A goal in the victory, cutting in from the left and striking into the bottom corner. Mario Hermoso also scored, with Sassuolo's own defending contributing to a second goal.

Meanwhile, Lazio drew 1-1 away to Napoli on Sunday and currently sit top of the table heading into the international break. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledged the unusual situation, saying it reflects the passion for football in Rome. Despite Lazio's attendance struggles due to a supporter boycott, both clubs are giving the capital genuine hopes of competing for the Scudetto.