Cagliari beat Atalanta 2-1 and found three points of inestimable value for their quest for salvation. A result that makes Claudio Ranieri rejoice: «It was a beautiful and magnificent match», he states. «It started badly, we knew that Atalanta would immediately press on the accelerator but we had to react and try to respond blow for blow. We didn't give up, we figured out how to darken them and then we started playing. The boys managed to ignite the crowd, who pushed them until the end: it's a victory for the team and the fans." Which significantly changes the race for salvation, on a day where many in the lower area scored points. «It's a big step forward, but it doesn't take us to the end. It shows us that by never giving up and being tenacious on every ball, which is a lot with Atalanta, we can do great things."
Perfect reaction. Cagliari really needed a win against a big team, a very rare event so far in the season. «But now we have to cancel it and keep pushing», warns Ranieri. Who found great weapons during the match, like Luvumbo and Viola who were the protagonists of assists and goals for the 2-1. «Salvation passes through this group, which cemented itself in the initial difficulties when we were last and were hitting rock bottom. This team has always helped each other, there were never dark faces when they went to the bench and now they are reaping the fruit of their work in training. We have some guys who have divided the goals among themselves, it seems to me that we are second in terms of goals from substitutes: it means that the group is healthy and that those who aren't playing know that they can be decisive."