Juventus suffered a frustrating 0–1 defeat to Cagliari, a result that complicates their chase for the top spots in Serie A and highlights the challenges of breaking down well-organised defences.

Under Luciano Spalletti, the Bianconeri dominated possession throughout the match. Matteo Miretti was particularly lively in the first half, orchestrating play from midfield, while Kenan Yildiz frequently led the attack after the break, probing and testing the Cagliari backline.

Yet the Sardinian hosts were resolute. Goalkeeper Caprile produced a string of key saves, keeping Juventus at bay and inspiring confidence across the defence. The decisive moment came when Mazzitelli met a precise assist from Gaetano to score the solitary goal that would decide the match.

2025-26, Italy - Serie A

Cagliari - Juventus 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Mazzitelli, 65 (1:0)

Cagliari: Caprile; Palestra; Luperto; Mina; Pedro Ze; Obert; Mazzitelli; Adopo; Gaetano G.; Kılıçsoy (Borrelli, 54); Esposito Se. (Idrissi, 64)
Substitution: Borrelli (from 54); Idrissi (from 64)
Bench: Sherri; Ciocci; Rodríguez J.; Di Pardo; Prati; Cavuoti; Liteta; Pavoletti; Trepy; Luvumbo

Juventus: Perin; Bremer; Kelly Ll.; Kalulu; Cambiaso А. (Conceicao F., 80); Koopmeiners T.; Locatelli (Zhegrova, 66); Miretti (Openda, 66); McKennie (Thuram K., 80); Yildiz; David J. (Adžić, 88)
Substitution: Zhegrova (from 66); Openda (from 66); Thuram K. (from 80); Conceicao F. (from 80); Adžić (from 88)
Bench: Di Gregorio; Pinsoglio; Gatti; João Mário Neto; Cabal Juan; Kostić F.
Yellow Cards: Yildiz 31