Bologna resumed the tradition of a good start to the season, winning their second consecutive away win with a 2‑0 win over Cagliari, thanks to goals from Casale and Bernardeschi. The match, part of a series of three successes away from home, confirmed the defensive solidity of the Emilian club, which for the first time in the season did not concede a goal.
The change was led by coach Raffaele Palladino, who replaced the previous Neapolitan coach. Palladino restructured the defensive unit, making the defenders play more incisively and reducing the vulnerabilities that had characterized the team in the first matches. “It's not enough to possess the ball, you have to transform it into concrete opportunities,” said Palladino, underlining the importance of a vigilant defense and effective pressing.
Bologna showed a more balanced approach, with less possession of the ball than their opponents but with a faster pace and greater effectiveness in counterattacks. Palladino's tactics highlighted the ability to close defensive phases and exploit counterattacking opportunities, bringing home three victories in three matches in which the team maintained control of the game.
The club is now preparing for the next away match against Milan, seen as an opportunity to further consolidate the performance. Palladino expressed caution regarding the issue of the center forward, underlining that the team will have to count on Bernardeschi and any players capable of guaranteeing goals. “We can't work miracles if we don't have attackers capable of scoring,” he said, highlighting the importance of a solid attacking unit.
Cagliari, on the other hand, seems to have lost momentum, with a lackluster performance and a defense that suffers from the more compact and aggressive teams. The club is betting on recovering its best prerogatives to face Roma away next Tuesday, with the aim of avoiding a third consecutive defeat which could undermine the positive aura of the start of the championship.