Match report
Atalanta Defeats Cagliari 2–1 in Serie A Thriller
Atalanta
2–1
FT
Cagliari
Dec 13, 2025
Atalanta secured a hard-fought victory against Cagliari by a score of 2–1 in their Serie A encounter. Goals from G. Scamacca were crucial as Atalanta held off the resilient efforts of Cagliari, who managed to find the net through Gaetano.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta: 2 goals (G. Scamacca scored both)
- • Cagliari: 1 goal (G. Gaetano)
- • Yellow cards: Lorenzo Bernasconi for Atalanta, Juan Rodriguez and G. Gaetano for Cagliari
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
- 3 O. Kossounou (D)
- 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 23 S. Kolasinac (D)
- 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
- 15 M. De Roon (M)
- 13 Ederson (M)
- 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
- 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
- 11 A. Lookman (F)
- 9 G. Scamacca (F)
Substitutes
- 31 F. Rossi
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 42 G. Scalvini
- 69 H. Ahanor
- 6 Y. Musah
- 8 M. Pasalic
- 10 L. Samardzic
- 44 M. Brescianini
- 59 N. Zalewski
- 70 D. Maldini
- 90 N. Krstovic
Cagliari
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Caprile (G)
- 28 G. Zappa (D)
- 6 S. Luperto (D)
- 15 J. Rodriguez (D)
- 2 M. Palestra (M)
- 8 M. Adopo (M)
- 14 A. Deiola (M)
- 90 M. Folorunsho (M)
- 33 A. Obert (M)
- 29 G. Borrelli (F)
- 94 S. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 24 G. Ciocci
- 31 B. Radunovic
- 3 R. Idrissi
- 4 L. Mazzitelli
- 9 S. Kilicsoy
- 10 G. Gaetano
- 16 M. Prati
- 18 A. Di Pardo
- 20 M. Rog
- 23 N. Pintus
- 27 J. Liteta
- 30 L. Pavoletti
- 77 Z. Luvumbo
Timeline
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11' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalG. Scamacca · Assist: D. Zappacosta -
33' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardLorenzo BernasconiFoul
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55' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Djimsiti · On: H. Ahanor -
57' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardJuan RodriguezFoul
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58' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1Off: Gennaro Borrelli · On: G. Gaetano -
58' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriele Zappa · On: M. Prati -
66' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: Éderson · On: Yunus Musah -
66' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3Off: Juan Rodriguez · On: R. Idrissi -
75' Cagliari Goal · Normal GoalG. Gaetano · Assist: S. Esposito -
76' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardG. Gaetano -
79' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Kossounou · On: M. Pasalic -
79' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Zappacosta · On: L. Samardzic -
81' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalG. Scamacca -
88' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Luperto · On: L. Pavoletti -
88' Cagliari subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Adopo · On: Z. Luvumbo
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 81% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 547 | 378 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | 2.49 | 0.54 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 468 | 307 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta took an early lead with a goal from G. Scamacca in the 11th minute, assisted by D. Zappacosta.
- ▸ Cagliari equalized through Gaetano's strike at 75 minutes, giving them temporary hope of claiming a point.
- ▸ Scamacca struck again for Atalanta just two minutes later (81'), securing their victory in the Serie A contest.