Serie A Regular Season - 34
Cagliari 3 - 2 FT Atalanta
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' P. Mendy (M. Adopo)
8' P. Mendy
G. Scamacca 40'
G. Scamacca (G. Scalvini) 45'
HT
46' ↓ P. Mendy ↑G. Borrelli
47' G. Borrelli
56' ↓ A. Deiola ↑I. Sulemana
56' ↓ S. Esposito ↑M. Palestra
↓ R. Bellanova ↑N. Krstovic 56'
↓ D. Zappacosta ↑N. Zalewski 56'
73' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑A. Dossena
↓ S. Kolasinac ↑O. Kossounou 73'
↓ M. De Roon ↑Ederson 73'
↓ C. De Ketelaere ↑L. Samardzic 77'
77' ↓ G. Borrelli ↑A. Belotti
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cagliari
Goalkeepers
Elia Caprile 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Michel Adopo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Zé Pedro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yerry Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Adam Obert 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Gianluca Gaetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Deiola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Michael Folorunsho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Sebastiano Esposito 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Paul Mendy 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Alen Sherri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giuseppe Ciocci
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Palestra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Dossena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Othniël Raterink
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriele Zappa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Liteta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gennaro Borrelli 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
32
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Agustín Albarracín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrea Belotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yael Trepy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semih Kılıçsoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Giorgio Scalvini 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
92
Passes
13
Duels
Berat Djimsiti
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
95
Passes
13
Duels
Sead Kolasinac
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
84
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Marten de Roon
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
84
Passes
3
Duels
Mario Pašalić
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
105
Passes
7
Duels
Davide Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Charles De Ketelaere
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
39
Passes
7
Duels
Giacomo Raspadori
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
59
Passes
7
Duels
Gianluca Scamacca
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Piotr Pardel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mitchel Bakker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Relja Obrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Honest Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicola Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Samardžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Krstović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Atalanta | 2 - 1 | Cagliari | Serie A | New Balance Arena |
| 02/15/2025 | Atalanta | 0 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 12/14/2024 | Cagliari | 0 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 04/07/2024 | Cagliari | 2 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 09/24/2023 | Atalanta | 2 - 0 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 02/06/2022 | Atalanta | 1 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 11/06/2021 | Cagliari | 1 - 2 | Atalanta | Serie A | Unipol Domus |
| 02/14/2021 | Cagliari | 0 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Sardegna Arena |
| 01/14/2021 | Atalanta | 3 - 1 | Cagliari | Coppa Italia | Gewiss Stadium |
| 10/04/2020 | Atalanta | 5 - 2 | Cagliari | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
Cagliari Win
Atalanta Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +51
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +28
P: 35 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +5
P: 35 GD: +1
P: 35 GD: -1
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 35 GD: -17
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 35 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 35 GD: -23
P: 35 GD: -26
P: 35 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cagliari's Counter-Attack Clinic Stuns Atalanta
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This five-goal thriller proves that unyielding defensive grit and ruthless transitional play will always punish sterile possession.
The First Blow
The tactical script was completely shredded within sixty seconds at Unipol Domus. Cagliari burst out of the gates, with P. Mendy slotting home a devastating first-minute opener courtesy of an intelligent ball from M. Adopo. Before the visitors could even process the setback, Mendy struck again at the eight-minute mark. This ferocious early blitz drove the Intensity through the roof. Atalanta immediately camped in the hosts' half, hoarding the ball, but they looked visibly shell-shocked by the ruthless efficiency of a side fighting desperately for their top-flight survival.
The Comeback
The visitors finally woke up from their nightmare late in the first half. The mounting set-piece pressure—fueled by a total of ten corners—eventually broke the Sardinian resistance. G. Scamacca stepped up to rescue the situation, bullying the backline to find the net in the fortieth minute. Moments later, just as the whistle loomed, he combined brilliantly with G. Scalvini to complete his brace. This rapid-fire comeback wildly shifted the Balance of the tie, turning a comfortable home lead into a dead heat entering the tunnel.
The Ultimate Sting
Managers dream of immediate impact from their bench, and the second half delivered exactly that. G. Borrelli was introduced in the forty-sixth minute and sensationally scored the decisive goal one minute later. It was a sucker punch that Atalanta never recovered from. Despite dominating possession with an overwhelming seventy-three percent, the visitors simply could not find a third breakthrough. The massive Upset Factor in this result sends shockwaves through the bottom half of the table. With the Stakes incredibly high, Cagliari secured a monumental victory in their gruelling relegation battle.
Key Questions
What made Gianluca Scamacca the Man of the Match?
His clinical brace right before half-time temporarily salvaged Atalanta's hopes and showcased his elite finishing ability, despite the eventual defeat.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A wild sequence of lead changes, starting with Mendy's first-minute opener and ending with a frantic seven-minute flurry of three goals across half-time.
What does this mean for Cagliari's season?
This massive upset victory secures crucial points in their fierce relegation battle, giving them vital breathing room in the bottom half of the table.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Meets European Ambition in Sardinia
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Atalanta's European chase clashes with Cagliari's desperate fight for top-flight survival in a late-season fixture where points are precious.
The Setup
The Cagliari faithful at Unipol Domus know the situation is dire as we head into this April 27, 2026 clash. Sitting 16th with a bleak Form rating following four losses in five, the hosts are clinging to safety. Conversely, Atalanta arrive in 7th, riding a solid unbeaten streak that keeps them firmly in the hunt for continental qualification. The Stakes are undoubtedly elevated due to the league table pressure, but the overall appeal suffers from low Stars power, lacking the global marquee names usually expected in a blockbuster tie. Still, an intriguing competitive Balance underpins the tactical matchup as both sides desperately need a positive result to achieve their respective goals.
Key Battle
With no standout individual duels highlighted, this comes down to a structural and tactical clash. The hosts' fragile backline must find a way to contain a versatile and highly coordinated visiting attack. If the home midfield cannot disrupt the visitors' passing rhythms early, the away side will effortlessly dictate the tempo and create high-percentage scoring chances.
Our Prediction
We expect the visitors to command the narrative from the opening whistle. The home side will likely sit deep to absorb pressure and look for counter-attacks, but their defensive cracks will eventually show. An away victory is the most probable outcome, sealed by clinical finishing in the second half.