Roma has also recorded its second consecutive victory in Serie A.
After the victory over Inter last week, the team led by Jose Mourinho tonight defeated Lecce, in the valuable game for the ninth week.
The match played in “Olimpico” ended with the result 2:1.
Chris Smalling (6′) and Paulo Dybala (48′ – from the penalty) scored in the victory of the Romans.
Gabriel Strefezza (39′) scored the only goal for the guests, who played with one player less from the 22nd minute, after Morten Hjulmand was sent off with a red card.
After this victory, Rome has 19 points and ranks fifth in the table, while Lecce is in 16th position with 7 points.