Match report

AS Roma Secures Victory Over Cagliari, Wins Serie A Clash 2-0

AS Roma
AS Roma
2–0
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
Feb 9, 2026

AS Roma secured a convincing victory over Cagliari in the Serie A clash on Thursday night at Stadio Olimpico with a final score of 2-0. The match was highlighted by D. Malen's brace and some disciplined defending from AS Roma, who held off a spirited but ultimately ineffective response from Cagliari. This win not only boosts AS Roma’s standings in the league but also tightens their grip on a higher position in Serie A.

Key Facts

  • • D. Malen scored both goals for AS Roma at 25' and 65'.
  • • G. Mancini assisted the first goal by D. Malen.
  • • Zeki Çelik provided an assist for the second goal.
  • • Cagliari received four yellow cards throughout the match, including two in quick succession during the second half.
  • • AS Roma made three substitutions towards the end of the game to manage their lead.

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 87 D. Ghilardi (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 61 N. Pisilli (M)
  • 43 Wesley Franca (M)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 14 D. Malen (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 91 R. Zelezny
  • 12 K. Tsimikas
  • 97 B. Zaragoza
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski
  • 68 A. Arena
  • 3 Angelino
  • 2 D. Rensch
  • 8 N. El Aynaoui
  • 20 L. Venturino

Cagliari

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Caprile (G)
  • 32 J. Pedro (D)
  • 22 A. Dossena (D)
  • 15 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 2 M. Palestra (M)
  • 8 M. Adopo (M)
  • 10 G. Gaetano (M)
  • 4 L. Mazzitelli (M)
  • 33 A. Obert (M)
  • 9 S. Kilicsoy (F)
  • 94 S. Esposito (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 G. Ciocci
  • 12 A. Sherri
  • 28 G. Zappa
  • 25 I. Sulemana
  • 27 J. Liteta
  • 37 Y. Trepy
  • 31 P. Mendy
  • 30 L. Pavoletti
  • 3 R. Idrissi
  • 18 O. Raterink
  • 20 A. Albarracin

Timeline

  1. Cagliari
    5' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Dossena

    Foul

  2. AS Roma
    25' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: G. Mancini
  3. Cagliari
    40' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    M. Palestra

    Foul

  4. AS Roma
    57' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: B. Zaragoza
  5. AS Roma
    58' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Argument

  6. Cagliari
    59' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mazzitelli · On: I. Sulemana
  7. Cagliari
    61' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gaetano

    Foul

  8. AS Roma
    65' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: Zeki Çelik
  9. Cagliari
    73' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kilicsoy · On: L. Pavoletti
  10. Cagliari
    73' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Esposito · On: R. Idrissi
  11. AS Roma
    82' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Zaragoza

    Foul

  12. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Malen · On: A. Arena
  13. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cristante · On: Neil El Aynaoui
  14. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Soule · On: L. Venturino
  15. Cagliari
    87' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Pedro · On: Gabriele Zappa
  16. Cagliari
    87' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Gaetano · On: Y. Trepy
  17. Cagliari
    89' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    R. Idrissi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Cagliari
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 3
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 505 475
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.23 0.50
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 429 379
Shots Inside Box 15 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 0 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Malen's early goal at 25' gave AS Roma a crucial lead and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The second yellow card to Cagliari’s players around the 58th minute marked a turning point, as it further disrupted their rhythm and allowed AS Roma to control the game.