Fabio Pisacane Criticizes Luciano Spalletti After Both Coaches Receive Red Cards in Cagliari vs Juventus

Fabio Pisacane, head coach of Cagliari, and Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti were both shown red cards after their 1-1 draw at the Unipol Domus stadium. The incident occurred post-match when Pisacane kicked the ball into the air and then confronted Spalletti, sparking tension that led referee Matteo Marcenaro to send both managers off.

This means Pisacane will miss Cagliari's next Serie A game against Monza due to suspension. The Cagliari coach expressed regret over how the handshake ended, noting it could have been friendlier.

Pisacane Suggests Spalletti's Anxiety Revealed Juventus' Concern

Talking about the sideline events, Pisacane claimed that Spalletti’s behavior before the match showed a certain unease or fear towards Cagliari’s strong performance this season. He said to DAZN Italia, "It could have ended with an embrace, I am sorry that it went this way, but Spalletti gave the sense yesterday that he felt worried."He added that if Juventus were anxious about playing in Cagliari by Week 6, it signals that his team is progressing well.

Defensive Strength Despite Low Possession

On the pitch, Cagliari held just 28% possession but still managed to keep Juventus at bay, thanks to a compact defensive setup. Daniel Maldini scored for Juventus, marking his fourth straight Serie A goal, yet Pisacane took pride in his squad’s resilience.

He said, "Sometimes people focus on how many shots we allow, but it’s within reason for a team like ours. We let shots come because our players are ready to block everything in their path. That’s the spirit I want to see."

Cagliari Maintains Position Above Juventus in Serie A

The draw helped Cagliari stay ahead of Juventus in the Serie A table after six rounds, continuing a solid run with four wins in six matches. Pisacane praised his players for sticking to the game plan but warned them not to lose focus.

He concluded, "What I want to say right now is that we need to keep our tails up and be on alert."

• Match: Cagliari vs Juventus
• Result: 1-1 Draw
• Date: 12 October 2026
• Key Incident: Both coaches sent off after final whistle
• Possession: Cagliari 28%
• Suspension: Fabio Pisacane to miss next match against Monza
• Serie A Standing: Cagliari remains above Juventus after 6 rounds