Match report

Cagliari Stuns Juventus with 1-0 Win in Serie A

Cagliari
Cagliari
1–0
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Jan 17, 2026

In a stunning upset, Cagliari defeated Juventus with a solitary goal from L. Mazzitelli in the 65th minute of their Serie A match. Despite several substitutions and an early VAR penalty cancellation for Juventus, the home team managed to hold off the defending champions effectively.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cagliari 1-0 Juventus
  • • L. Mazzitelli scored the only goal at minute 65
  • • VAR cancelled a penalty for Juventus in the 16th minute
  • • K. Yildiz received a yellow card for Juventus in the 31st minute

Lineups

Cagliari

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Caprile (G)
  • 32 J. Pedro (D)
  • 26 Y. Mina (D)
  • 6 S. Luperto (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

  • 12 A. Sherri
  • 24 G. Ciocci
  • 3 R. Idrissi
  • 15 J. Rodriguez
  • 16 M. Prati
  • 18 A. Di Pardo
  • 21 N. Cavuoti
  • 23 N. Pintus
  • 27 J. Liteta
  • 29 G. Borrelli
  • 30 L. Pavoletti
  • 37 Y. Trepy
  • 77 Z. Luvumbo

Juventus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Perin (G)
  • 15 P. Kalulu (D)
  • 3 Bremer (D)
  • 6 L. Kelly (D)
  • 27 A. Cambiaso (D)
  • 5 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 22 W. McKennie (M)
  • 21 F. Miretti (M)
  • 10 K. Yildiz (M)
  • 30 J. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Di Gregorio
  • 23 C. Pinsoglio
  • 4 F. Gatti
  • 7 F. Conceicao
  • 11 E. Zhegrova
  • 17 V. Adzic
  • 18 F. Kostic
  • 19 K. Thuram
  • 20 L. Openda
  • 25 Joao Mario
  • 32 J. Cabal

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    16' Juventus Var · Penalty cancelled
    F. Miretti
  2. Juventus
    31' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    K. Yildiz

    Simulation

  3. Cagliari
    54' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Kilicsoy · On: Gennaro Borrelli
  4. Cagliari
    64' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Esposito · On: R. Idrissi
  5. Cagliari
    65' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mazzitelli · Assist: G. Gaetano
  6. Juventus
    66' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Locatelli · On: E. Zhegrova
  7. Juventus
    66' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Miretti · On: L. Openda
  8. Juventus
    80' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: F. Conceicao
  9. Juventus
    80' Juventus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. McKennie · On: Khéphren Thuram
  10. Juventus
    88' Juventus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. David · On: V. Adzic

Match Stats

Stat Cagliari Juventus
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 67% 90%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 21
Corners 1 18
Total Passes 195 680
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 0 8
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.11 1.35
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 22% 78%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 130 615
Shots Inside Box 3 11
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 0 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when L. Mazzitelli scored from an assist by G. Gaetano, giving Cagliari the lead at 65 minutes and effectively sealing their victory.
  • ▸ Juventus' early penalty cancellation by VAR significantly impacted the game's momentum, potentially demoralizing Juventus players.