Relegation-threatened Cagliari stunned Atalanta with a 2-1 win, overturning an early lead by Gianluca Scamacca for La Dea.
Atalanta entered the match after a mixed week, with a convincing 3-0 win over Napoli in Serie A followed by a 1-0 loss to Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.
The visitors took the lead with a well-executed move, as Teun Koopmeiners set up Ademola Lookman, who provided a precise cross for Gianluca Scamacca to finish with a clever chip over the goalkeeper.
However, Cagliari responded, equalizing through Tommaso Augello’s after Eldor Shomurodov’s skillful play in the box.
Despite Atalanta’s efforts to regain the lead, they struggled to break through Cagliari’s defense.
The match took a turn when Nicolas Viola’s rare header from Zito Luvumbo’s cross found the back of the net, securing a crucial win for Claudio Ranieri’s side.
The result sees Cagliari move four points clear of the relegation zone.
Atalanta face disappointment and suspension concerns with Marten de Roon and Davide Zappacosta booked during the match.