Cagliari ended the 2025-26 season with 43 points and a 14th-place finish in Serie A, 44 points behind leaders Inter. Walter Mazzarri’s side closed the campaign with a 2-1 away win over AC Milan on 24 May 2026, extending their winning streak to four games and finishing with 40 goals scored and 53 conceded.

What shaped the final standings

Cagliari finished with 11 wins, 10 draws and 17 losses from 38 games. Their goal difference stands at -13, while the gap to the top remains 44 points. The Rossoblu rallied late, securing safety well ahead of the early-season jitters.

Key men and absences

Up front, Leonardo Pavoletti and Alberto Dossena combined for most of the goals, with Pavoletti netting 12 and Dossena adding eight. In defence, captain Leonardo Marchesi marshalled the backline, while youngsters Simone Pani and Matteo Prati impressed in midfield. The only notable absence is Riyad Idrissi, still recovering from a muscle injury.

Next fixture and summer targets

Cagliari open their 2026-27 campaign at home against Sampdoria on 23 July 2026. Manager Mazzarri has already flagged plans to add at least one new attacker, citing the side’s uneven displays down the stretch. The club aims to lock in safety and build a competitive squad without overreaching.

Cagliari ended the 2025-26 season with 43 points, a 14th-place finish in Serie A and four straight wins. Walter Mazzarri’s side closed the campaign with a 2-1 away victory over AC Milan on 24 May 2026, extending their winning streak to four games and finishing with 40 goals scored and 53 conceded.