Soccer-Atalanta struggle in goalless draw against Cagliari

Soccer Football - Serie A - Atalanta v Cagliari - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - February 15, 2025 Atalanta's Mateo Retegui in action with Cagliari's Antoine Makoumbou and Yerry Mina REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) - Atalanta were held to a 0-0 draw by mid-table Cagliari in a dull Serie A clash on Saturday, dealing a blow to the home side's push for a first-ever top-flight title.

With four of the top five teams facing each other this weekend when fourth-placed Lazio host leaders Napoli and Inter Milan, in second, travel to Juventus, Gian Piero Gasperini's side had a chance to solidify their title-contender status.