Cagliari wins Trofeo de Vallecas as Nzola scores on debut

Cagliari Calcio secured the Trofeo de Vallecas in Madrid, defeating Rayo Vallecano in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Angolan international M’Bala Nzola marked a successful debut for the club by scoring the equalizing goal in the 77th minute.

Following the shootout victory, where players such as Sugamele, Sulev, Sugawara, Ciervo, and Zé Pedro converted their penalties, coach Fabio Pisacane expressed satisfaction with the high-level test. The match served as a vital preparation tool for the squad during the international break.

Cagliari is now preparing for the resumption of Serie A with a high-stakes home match against Juventus at the Unipol Domus. While several players, including Alessandro Romano and Daniel Maldini, are currently involved with the Italian national team, the club aims to leverage the momentum from their friendly victory to compete with the league leaders.