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Juventus can’t turn statistical dominance into victory in draw vs. Cagliari

When a team has 71.6% of possession, outshoots their opponent 22-4, and attempts 503 more passes than them, you expect that team to be coming out of the game they just played with three points. Unfortunately, Juventus are a team…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:05 AM
Juventus can’t turn statistical dominance into victory in draw vs. Cagliari
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus drew 1-1 with Cagliari despite controlling over 71% possession and outshooting them 22-4.
  • Daniele Maldini gave Cagliari the lead in the 20th minute on a counterattack.
  • Randal Kolo Muani equalized for Juventus with an 81st-minute header from a Kerim Alajbegovic cross.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus were held to a 1-1 Serie A draw against Cagliari on Sunday despite dominating match statistics with over 71% possession and outshooting their opponents 22-4. Daniele Maldini opened the scoring for Cagliari in the 20th minute on a swift counterattack, beating Guglielmo Vicario to net his fourth league goal in as many games.

Manager Luciano Spalletti turned to his bench after halftime, with substitute Kerim Alajbegovic setting up Randal Kolo Muani for an 81st-minute equalizer. Kolo Muani struck the crossbar shortly after, but the Bianconeri could not find a winning goal against Elia Caprile's defense.

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