Luciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane were sent off after a tense encounter following Cagliari’s 1-1 draw with Juventus, with both coaches facing possible suspensions.
Daniel Maldini put Cagliari ahead in the 20th minute and Juventus had to wait until the 81st minute for Randal Kolo Muani to equalise. Although the Bianconeri finished with 70 percent possession and 21 shots on goal, they were unable to convert this advantage into the winning goal.
Both coaches were dismissed after full time
According to Football Italia, Spalletti approached Pisacane after the customary post-match handshake and the exchange became heated. Referee Matteo Marsenaro separated his fellow coaches before red carding both men.
Virgilio also reported that the tension between the two benches increased after the final whistle. The dismissals followed a frustrating evening for Juventus, who spent most of the match chasing Cagliari’s early lead before finally equalizing.
Possible bans depend on the protected cards
Football Italia reports that both coaches are expected to receive one-match bans if their red cards are upheld. In this case, Spalletti will miss Juventus’ home match against Lazio, while Pisacane will miss Cagliari’s trip to Monza.
These results have yet to be confirmed: current reports suggest that layoffs are on hold. They do not specify the duration of any final sanction and no financial penalty has been confirmed for either club.
The immediate concern for Juventus is whether Spalletti will be ready for the match against Lazio. Until the red card is upheld and the sanction determined, that absence remains more likely than settled. The same uncertainty applies to Pisacane ahead of Cagliari’s next away match.