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CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Cagliari’s coach Fabio Pisacane looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Fabio Pisacane hopes the victory over Juventus will allow Cagliari players to \u2018understand what they are capable of and improve their self-esteem.\u2019<\/p>\n

The Sardinians were expecting a rough night after scraping just one point from the last three rounds, and were coming off a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Genoa.<\/p>\n

However, they held out against a surprisingly toothless Juve, and struck with Luca Mazzitelli\u2019s volley on the Gianluca Gaetano free kick.<\/p>\n

When Elia Caprile was beaten, they were rescued by the frame of the goal on a deflected Kenan Yildiz strike.<\/p>\n

Pisacane sees Cagliari turning point<\/h2>\n
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CAGLIARI, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 17: Fabio Pisacane coach of Cagliari and Gianluca Gaetano during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant\u2019Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cUndoubtedly, we feel satisfied, as the team played with organisation, spirit and sacrifice,\u201d Pisacane told Sky Sport Italia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe earned a victory against a great opponent, but that only confirmed that when we are lacking something in certain games, that is part of the learning process. I\u2019m glad the team is doing what I ask, and the lads were heroic this evening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Incredibly, Cagliari won with an xG of 0.16 compared to Juve\u2019s 1.28.<\/p>\n

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CAGLIARI, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 17: Jonathan David of Juventus in contrast with Yerry Mina of Cagliari during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant\u2019Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There was some confusion over the starting XI, as Pisacane returned to three at the back, but also had Gaetano as a deep-lying playmaker.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone played so well, gave a strong response, and this is a moment where I hope they can understand what they are capable of, improving their self-esteem,\u201d continued the coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to have our say tonight, even against such a strong rival. Gaetano impressed me above all with his work when out of possession, as it can give us another option going forward. We had already done it as a substitute against Bologna, because I see him in that area, and he deserved this performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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CAGLIARI, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 17: Luca Mazzittelli of Cagliari celebrates his goal 1-0 with the team-mates during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant\u2019Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This victory puts Cagliari on 22 points from 21 games in Serie A this season, and is only their fifth success of the campaign.<\/p>\n

It puts them at least five points clear of the drop zone, potentially as much as eight points depending on tomorrow\u2019s results.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we think about the XI who played in Genoa, they were largely very young, and we lacked some leadership presence in that game. I need to understand when to push the younger players and when to give them the time to develop,\u201d added Pisacane.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very happy to have given the fans this joy. I thank them day after day for their support and their patience, waiting three months for a victory.\u201d<\/p>\n

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