Cagliari Calcio vs Atalanta BC

Unipol Domus
J. L. Sacchi
2025/2026
Match Report
Cagliari produced a stunning home victory over Atalanta, winning 3-2 at the Unipol Domus in one of Serie A's most dramatic evenings of the season. The story belonged entirely to 19-year-old Paul Mendy, making his first professional start.
The teenager needed just 60 seconds to head Cagliari in front, then doubled the lead in the 8th minute with a tap-in from a corner rebound. Gianluca Scamacca responded brilliantly for Atalanta — a curling finish in the 40th minute and a clinical first-time effort right on half-time hauled the visitors level at 2-2. But substitute Gennaro Borrelli pounced on a goalkeeper's parry just two minutes after the restart to restore Cagliari's lead. Goalkeeper Caprile then made a vital late stop to deny a spirited Atalanta fightback.
The win puts Cagliari eight points clear of the relegation zone — a huge psychological boost for a side that had won just once in their previous ten matches. Atalanta remain seventh but miss a key chance to strengthen their push for European qualification.
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Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 14 | 12 | 8 | +15 | 54 |
| 16 | Cagliari Calcio | 9 | 9 | 16 | -13 | 36 |
Statistics
27%Possession73%
9Shots12
4Shots on Target6
4Corners6
8Fouls11
0Offsides3
266Passes744
5Saves1
Injuries & Suspensions
Atalanta BC
Head to Head
16
Cagliari Calcio wins
8
Draws
22
Atalanta BC wins
Goals: 60 - 67

