Cagliari vs Lecce LIVE: Teams & Officials Confirmed – Serie A
- CAGLIARI, ITALY – Monday, February 16, 2026 – Cagliari and Lecce face off this evening at Unipol Domus in a Serie A match with significant implications for both...
- Cagliari, currently in 13th place in the Serie A table, come into the match following a 2-0 defeat away to Roma.
- Lecce, meanwhile, are battling to climb out of the relegation places.
Cagliari and Lecce Clash in Serie A Seeking Vital Points
CAGLIARI, ITALY – – Cagliari and Lecce face off this evening at Unipol Domus in a Serie A match with significant implications for both sides. Kick-off is scheduled for .
Cagliari, currently in 13th place in the Serie A table, come into the match following a 2-0 defeat away to Roma. However, prior to that setback, Fabio Pisacane’s team had enjoyed a three-match winning streak, including victories over Fiorentina and Juventus. They currently hold a seven-point advantage over the relegation zone.
Lecce, meanwhile, are battling to climb out of the relegation places. They secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Udinese in their last league outing, ending a nine-match winless run. Eusebio Di Francesco’s side sit in 18th position with 21 points from 24 matches, but a draw tonight would be enough to lift them above Fiorentina, who are level on points.
Pisacane has made several changes to the Cagliari starting lineup following the defeat in Rome. Yerry Mina and Adam Obert return to the back three, while Gabriele Zappa is back at right wing-back. Marco Palestra is expected to feature in a more advanced role on the right wing, with opportunities also for Ibrahim Sulemana, Riyad Idrissi and Leonardo Pavoletti.
Notably, Semih Kılıçsoy is sidelined due to a gastrointestinal virus, paving the way for Pavoletti to start, chasing his first goal of the season against his former manager, Di Francesco.
In midfield, Ibrahim Sulemana will make his first start since returning to the club in January, replacing the injured Gianluca Gaetano, who is expected to be out for three weeks with a recent injury.
Lecce, in a surprising move, have named an unchanged starting XI from their win against Udinese, with Santiago Pierotti, Walid Cheddira and Riccardo Sottil leading the attack.
The match will be officiated by Ermanno Feliciani of the AIA Teramo.
Cagliari Starting XI: Caprile; Zappa, Zé Pedro, Mina, Obert; Adopo, I. Sulemana; Palestra, S. Esposito, Idrissi; Pavoletti.
Cagliari Substitutes: Sherri, Ciocci, Mazzitelli, Kılıçsoy, Juan Rodríguez, Raterink, Albarracín, Dossena, Liteta, Mendy, Trepy, Cogoni.
Lecce Starting XI: (Lineup not provided in source material, stated as unchanged from previous match against Udinese).
Unionesarda.it will provide live coverage of the match, while Radiolina will feature live radio commentary from Lele Casini.