Cagliari

Cagliari mathematically ensured its topflight status with an impressive 2-0 win at Udinese in the last round. The Rossoblu are now seven points clear of the relegation zone with a game against, also safe, Reggina on Sunday remaining. Coach Davide Ballardini, who has guided the Isolani from bottom to safety since he took over in January, is understandably delighted with the achievement. "Each one of us has given the maximum," he said. "That is how you can explain our survival. Each component has expressed themselves 100 percent. I believe this team has a solid base on which to start next season."