Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9' | Inter Milan | Goal — H. Calhanoglu (assist: N. Barella) | 0-1 | |
| 14' | Inter Milan | M. Akanji | 0-1 | |
| 56' | Cagliari | A. Deiola | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Cagliari | Substitution — J. Fazzini on, A. Fadera off | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Cagliari | Substitution — H. Winks on, R. Kofler off | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Cagliari | Substitution — P. Mendy on, Kevin off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Inter Milan | Substitution — F. Esposito on, M. Thuram off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Inter Milan | Substitution — H. Calhanoglu on, P. Zielinski off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Inter Milan | Substitution — P. Sucic on, C. Jones off | 0-1 | |
| 68' | Inter Milan | Substitution — M. Akanji on, J. Stones off | 0-1 | |
| 78' | Cagliari | Substitution — D. Maldini on, G. Borrelli off | 0-1 | |
| 81' | Inter Milan | Substitution — Luis Henrique on, Y. Bisseck off | 0-1 | |
| 83' | Cagliari | Substitution — A. Deiola on, R. Ciervo off | 0-1 | |
| 88' | Cagliari | Kevin | 0-1 |
Inter Milan made it look routine at the Unipol Domus on Sunday, 30 August 2026, taking all three points with a 0-1 win over Cagliari. The visitors led at the break and never really looked troubled after that, dominating the ball and peppering the Cagliari goal with 30 shots to the hosts' 10. Only seven of those found the target, but one was enough. Cagliari had their moments, winning more corners than Inter across the game, yet they couldn't force a way through a well-organised defence. Alessandro Bastoni was the standout performer, picking up an 8/10 rating for a commanding display at the back that kept Cagliari's front line quiet all afternoon. It's an early statement result for Inter, who travelled to Sardinia and controlled things from start to finish without needing to be flashy about it. For Cagliari, there's little to take from this one beyond the effort - they'll need more of a cutting edge if they're going to trouble sides of Inter's quality this season.
The Matchup
Cagliari 0-1 Inter Milan was the final score at Unipol Domus, in a game where Inter Milan did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 35% in favour of Cagliari, Inter Milan made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from Cagliari against 30 from Inter Milan over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Inter Milan, and Cagliari pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Cagliari vs Inter Milan Lineups
Looking Ahead
Cagliari have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Juventus, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Cagliari vs Juventus going to play at 11 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Inter Milan, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Bologna, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Bologna vs Inter Milan going to play at 17 October 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.