The most legendary chapter of this rivalry occurred on April 20, 1986. Roma was on the verge of winning the Scudetto and only needed to beat a Lecce side that had already been relegated. In one of the greatest upsets in Italian football history, . This shock defeat handed the title to Juventus and remains a painful memory for Roma fans nearly 40 years later. Recent Drama and Rising Stars
In more recent years, Roma has reasserted its dominance, though not without struggle. DEFENCE EMERGENCY! Lecce vs Roma PREVIEW
While Roma holds a dominant historical record over Lecce, the story of this fixture is defined by a massive upset in 1986 and recent dramatic encounters that show the underdog's bite. Sun, Mar 22 R. Vaz (57') The 1986 "Impossible" Upset