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41 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s table-shaping football guide

A 41-match guide to Saturday’s football across eight leagues, led by MLS leaders Nashville SC visiting second-placed Inter Miami.

Seven matches, four leagues: Monday’s table tests

A seven-match guide across Brazil, Spain, Argentina and Italy, led by Lazio’s perfect start against Udinese.

36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes

A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.

29 Matches Shape a Packed Saturday Football Schedule

The schedule combines a leading Brazilian fixture between Cruzeiro and Flamengo with meaningful midseason meetings in Brazil, Argentina and MLS. Europe’s opening rounds add fresh table questions, from Espanyol against Real Madrid to Inter’s visit from Monza.

Cagliari's 12-point start built on an away surge

Form check

Cagliari have climbed from 12th to fourth after four wins in five Serie A rounds, driven by a perfect away record, two clean sheets and narrow margins. The season-to-date run is listed as both the best and worst stretch because all five played rounds form the only available comparison.

26 Shots, 16 Corners and No Goal: Cagliari Beat Udinese 1-0

Daniel Maldini’s 54th-minute goal gave Cagliari a 1-0 win over Udinese, despite the hosts dominating possession, shots and corners at Bluenergy Stadium.

22 shots for Atalanta, three points for Cagliari

Cagliari beat Atalanta 2-1 in Bergamo as P. Mendy and D. Maldini scored, despite the hosts’ 61% possession and 22 shots.

20 shots and one goal: Cagliari edge Lecce 1-0

Daniel Maldini scored from Jacopo Fazzini’s assist as Cagliari beat Lecce 1-0. Lecce had 58% possession, but Cagliari led the shot and shots-on-target counts, while Wladimiro Falcone made eight saves.

30 Shots, One Goal: Inter Edge Cagliari at Unipol Domus

Inter beat Cagliari 1-0 through Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s ninth-minute goal, dominating possession and shots while Elia Caprile’s five saves kept the scoreline narrow.

A. Romano’s 79th-Minute Goal Gives Cagliari a 1-0 Win

A. Romano’s 79th-minute goal, assisted by M. Adopo, gave Cagliari a 1-0 win over Parma in a closely balanced Serie A opener.

Cagliari Triumphs 1-0 Over Cremonese: A Vital Step Toward Safety

Cagliari's 1-0 victory over Cremonese was a vital win in their battle against relegation, highlighted by Sebastiano Esposito's second-half goal. The match showcased Cagliari's tactical discipline and resilience, while Cremonese's struggles continued as they failed to capitalize on their chances, leaving them in a precarious position in the league standings.