Bologna ratings vs Cagliari, Casale and Bernardeschi stand out

Casale and Federico Bernardeschi were the clear standouts in Bologna's 2-0 win at Cagliari, and the ratings made that obvious. Casale finished with 8.43, Bernardeschi with 7.69, and Bologna's better marks were spread across the side rather than concentrated in just one area.

Casale and Bernardeschi set the standard

Casale scored the opener with a header at 57 minutes, which fits the numbers neatly. He was Bologna's highest-rated player and the performance matched the match state, because once he put his side ahead, Cagliari had to chase a game they were already struggling to control.

Bernardeschi then added the second from the spot at 80 minutes and his 7.69 rating backed up the impact. Adam Theate also posted 7.36, Matteo Darmian 7.22 and Lewis Ferguson 7.16, so Bologna's win was not carried by only the two scorers.

Cagliari's lower marks

The home side's ratings told a harsher story. Rodríguez had Cagliari's lowest mark at 4.5, while Zé Pedro finished on 5.81 and was replaced at halftime. Several starters sat around or below the 6 mark, and that is what a 2-0 defeat usually looks like when the back line cannot settle.

Calciomercato.it described it as a deserved victory for Bologna, who were masters of the pitch for long spells and took the lead early in the second half through Casale's header. The result also left Cagliari with a second consecutive league defeat, and the gap in individual performances was as clear as the scoreline.