Cagliari vs Atalanta Highlights and Objectives
Serie A
4:30 PMApril 27, 2026
Common Season – 34
Unipol Domus
Referee: Juan Luca Sacchi, Italy
Cagliari
Atalanta
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1.51
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.72
Passing
180 (68%)
Correct passes
643 (86%)
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1
G
Elia Caprile
33
D
Adam Obert
15
D
Juan Rodríguez
26
D
Yerry Mina
32
D
Zé Pedro
D
Michel Adopo
1′
90
M
Michael Folorunsho
14
M
Alessandro Deiola (C)
10
M
Gianluca Gaetano
F
Paul Mendy
1′
8′
94
F
Sebastiano Esposito
29
G
Marco Carnesecchi
23
D
Sead Kolasinac
19
D
Berat Djimsiti
D
Giorgio Scalvini
45′
77
M
Davide Zappacosta
8
M
Mario Pašalić
15
M
Marten de Roon (C)
16
M
Raoul Bellanova
18
F
Giacomo Raspadori
17
F
Charles De Ketelaere
F
Gianluca Scamacca
40′
45′
Serie A Standings – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – Serie B
Cagliari 3-2 Atalanta: Mendy and Borrelli seal thrilling comeback as hosts overturn early deficit at Unipol Domus.
Cagliari pulled off a exceptional comeback victory in opposition to Atalanta on April 27, profitable 3-2 in a breathless Serie A encounter. Paul Mendy’s lightning-fast double gave the hosts an sudden lead, however Gianluca Scamacca’s brace introduced Atalanta degree by halftime. Gennaro Borrelli’s second-half strike proved decisive, securing three essential factors for the struggling residence facet.
The guests arrived at Unipol Domus as clear favorites. Atalanta sat seventh within the desk with 54 factors from 34 matches, whereas Cagliari occupied sixteenth place with simply 36 factors. The hosts had received simply one in all their final 5 video games, coming into the match determined for a optimistic end result.
Cagliari shocked everybody with an explosive begin. Mendy fired previous Atalanta’s goalkeeper within the opening minute, catching the guests chilly. Simply seven minutes later, Mendy doubled the lead with one other scientific end, leaving Atalanta reeling after barely two minutes of soccer.
The away facet responded with attribute high quality and possession. Atalanta managed the ball however struggled to interrupt down Cagliari’s compact protection initially. Nevertheless, Scamacca modified the sport’s complexion when he scored within the fortieth minute, pulling one again earlier than halftime.
Remarkably, Scamacca struck once more nearly instantly. Within the forty fifth minute, he leveled the match, sending each groups into the break tied at 2-2. The turnaround had been swift and dramatic after Cagliari’s dream begin.
The second half started with Cagliari sensing a chance. Borrelli entered the pitch and made an immediate affect. Within the forty seventh minute, he fired the hosts forward 3-2, giving Cagliari the lead they’d not relinquish.
Atalanta pressed laborious for an equalizer within the remaining minutes. The guests dominated possession with 73 % of the ball and created extra possibilities general. Nevertheless, Cagliari’s goalkeeper made essential saves to protect the lead.
The statistics mirrored Atalanta’s dominance in lots of areas. Atalanta accomplished 744 passes with 86 % accuracy in comparison with Cagliari’s 266 passes at 68 %. The guests additionally registered six pictures on track to Cagliari’s 4, and boasted an anticipated objectives determine of 1.72 versus Cagliari’s 1.51.
Regardless of the statistical benefit, Atalanta couldn’t discover the breakthrough. Mendy’s two-goal haul earned him an 8.3 ranking, whereas Scamacca’s double and tireless work earned him 8.5. Borrelli’s essential aim made him the unlikely hero.
This victory lifts Cagliari out of the relegation zone struggle, providing respiration room of their battle for Serie A survival. Atalanta, in the meantime, stays seventh however faces questions on consistency after surrendering such a commanding place.
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