Series A
7:45 p.mFebruary 21, 2026
Regular season – 26
Unipol Domus
Referee: Antonio Rapuano, Italy
Cagliari
Lacius
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0.67
Expected Goals (xG)
0.69
Passing by
395 (86%)
Accurate passes
587 (91%)
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1
G
Elia Caprile
7.2
33
d
Adam Obert
7.2
22
d
Alberto Dossena
6.6
d
Yerry Mina (C)
26′ rough
85′ Stumbledd
Zé Pedro
57′ rough
25
m
Ibrahim Sulemana
7.2
4
m
Luca Mazzitelli
6.2
8
m
Michel Adopo
6.9
2
m
Marco Palestra
7.3
94
F
Sebastian Esposito
7.0
9
F
Semih Kılıçsoy
6.9
Substitutes
31
F
Paul Mendy
30
F
Leonardo Pavoletti
20
F
Agustà AlbarracÃn
27
m
Josep Liteta
18
d
Othniël Raterink
15
d
Juan RodrÃguez
24
G
Giuseppe Ciocci
12
G
Allen Sherry
d
Gabriele Zappa
88′ Replaced by S. KilicsoyF
Yael Trepy
73′ Replaced by S. Espositod
Riyad Idrissi
42′ Replaced by L. Mazzitelli
94
G
Ivan Provedel
6.9
d
Luca Pellegrini
45+1′ Holdingd
Oliver Provstgaard
64′ Stumbled
13
d
Alessio Romagnoli
7.9
77
d
Adam Marušić
7.2
24
m
Kenneth Taylor
6.3
6
m
Nicolò Rovella
7.0
21
m
Reda Bellahayane
6.7
10
F
Mattia Zaccagni (C)
6.5
27
F
Daniel Maldini
6.7
18
F
Gustav Isaksen
6.3
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Cagliari and Lazio played out a tense 0-0 draw in Serie A, with Yerry Mina’s late red card for the hosts marking the game’s most dramatic moment.
Cagliari and Lazio battled to a goalless 0-0 draw at the Unipol Domus on 21 February 2026. Cagliari’s late dismissal of Yerry Mina proved to be the most dramatic moment of the game, overshadowing the lack of goals.
This Serie A clash saw 13th-placed Cagliari aim to move away from the relegation zone. Lazio, in 10th place, sought to boost their hopes of European qualification. Both teams brought inconsistent form to the competition, eager to get three vital points.
The first half was a close and tactical game at the Unipol Domus. Neither team managed to create meaningful clear-cut chances, and play was largely confined to midfield.
Cagliari’s Yerry Mina received the first yellow card of the match in the 26th minute for a hard challenge, setting the physical tone. Lazio continued to control possession but lacked penetration in the final third.
Right before the break, Lazio’s Luca Pellegrini also saw yellow in the 45+1 minute for holding on. The half ended without a single goal, reflecting the caution of both teams.
Both coaches probably called for more offensive and direct momentum during the break. The spectators at the Unipol Domus expected a more open and decisive second period.
The second half started with more intensity and more fouls. Cagliari’s Zé Pedro received a yellow card in the 57th minute for a rough play. Lazio made a double substitution at game time, with Nicolò Rovella and Gustav Isaksen coming on.
Lazio’s Oliver Provstgaard was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute for a tackle. Other changes followed, with Daniele Maldini and Nuno Tavares coming on for Lazio in the 72nd minute, as Cagliari also introduced Sebastiano Esposito.
The game really ignited in the 85th minute. Yerry Mina received a second yellow card for a foul, which led to his immediate sending off. CÃ ller had to play the final moments with ten men.
Lazio pressed aggressively to grab a late winner against the lackluster hosts. However, Cagliari’s defense held firm under immense pressure. They bravely saw out the remaining time, denying Lazio any clear chances at the end.
The stats reflected the tie, with Lazio enjoying 58% possession. Both teams achieved low numbers of expected goals (xG): Cagliari with 0.67 and Lazio with 0.69. CÃ ller goalkeeper Elia Caprile made 3 crucial saves.
This hard-fought point means Cagliari are a little further off the bottom of the table. Lazio, meanwhile, will be frustrated after failing to capitalize on their numerical advantage and claim the three points.
