Bologna beat Cagliari 2-0 at Unipol Domus.
The Serie A encounter between Cagliari and Bologna took place on 24 October 2026 at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari. Both sides entered the match looking to improve their season’s standing, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd awaited the kickoff.
How it unfolded
The first half was largely balanced until the 32nd minute when Bologna’s Federico Bernardeschi received a yellow card for a bad foul. Six minutes later, Cagliari’s Zé Pedro was also booked, bringing the home side’s disciplinary count to one. The second half began with another caution for Cagliari when Roberto Gagliardini was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 55th minute. Just two minutes after that, Bologna broke the deadlock: Nicolò headed the ball from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner after a corner delivery from Juan Miranda. The goal gave Bologna a 1-0 lead. Cagliari’s Alessandro Deiola was booked for a bad foul in the 77th minute, increasing the home side’s tally of cautions. Six minutes later, Bologna doubled their advantage when Federico Bernardeschi converted a penalty with a left-footed shot to the bottom right corner, sealing a 2-0 win.
Standout performers
Nicolò proved decisive, finding the back of the net with a well-timed header in the 57th minute, assisted by Juan Miranda’s precise corner. Federico Bernardeschi not only contributed a yellow card early in the game but also displayed composure by converting the penalty in the 80th minute to secure the second goal.
Match facts
- Final score: Cagliari 0-2 Bologna
- Goals: Nicolò (57’) – assist by Juan Miranda; Federico Bernardeschi (80’) – penalty
- Yellow cards: Federico Bernardeschi (32’), Zé Pedro (38’), Roberto Gagliardini (55’), Alessandro Deiola (77’)
- Venue: Unipol Domus, Cagliari
What it means
The result gives Bologna a clean two-goal win away from home, while Cagliari return to the locker room without points after conceding twice and receiving three cautions.
