Cagliari stunned everyone at the Unipol Domus, halting Juventus's run of five wins and a draw in their last six matches. An inspired strike from Mazzitelli secured an unexpected victory for the Rossoblù, reigniting their survival hopes and ending the Bianconeri’s winning streak.

The defeat halts Juventus’s climb, leaving them ten points behind league leaders Inter and four points adrift of second place, currently shared by Napoli and Milan (with the Rossoneri holding a game in hand). Meanwhile, Cagliari climbs eight points clear of the relegation zone, a crucial boost in their fight for survival.

The first half unfolded at a measured pace, with few clear-cut chances, until the 15th minute. A header from Kalulu found Miretti in front of Caprile’s goal, but Mazzitelli threw himself in a sliding tackle to stop him. The referee initially pointed to the spot, only to be overruled by VAR after review—no penalty was awarded.

In the 35th minute, Juventus came close again as Yildiz produced a dazzling run, laying the ball off for David, who set up Miretti. Yet, Caprile made a brilliant save to deny the striker. Juventus pressed on, but Cagliari held a compact defensive block, ready to counter at any moment.

After the break, Yildiz once more threatened, dribbling past three defenders and curling a right-footed effort just over the bar. Moments later, Miretti turned in the box, only to be thwarted again by Caprile’s acrobatics. Then came the decisive moment: in the 65th minute, Gaetano struck from the edge of the area, and Mazzitelli volleyed it perfectly into the bottom corner—an absolute stunner that sealed the lead.

The final minutes saw Juventus throwing everything forward. Yildiz hit the post with a powerful, deflected strike, but the Cagliari defence, led by a heroic Caprile, held firm until the final whistle. Three vital points for the Rossoblù, who preserved their fortress and ended Juventus’s golden run.

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