The 1991-92 campaign saw Cagliari, affectionately known as Casteddu, battle through a transitional season to secure a respectable 13th-place finish in Serie A. The year was marked by a mid-season managerial change to the veteran Carlo Mazzone, who successfully stabilised the side and guided them clear of the relegation zone. Leading the charge with 9 crucial goals was the rising Uruguayan star, Daniel Fonseca. The squad, featuring the sublime talents of Uruguayan playmaker Enzo Francescoli and experienced midfielder Gianfranco Matteoli, laid the essential groundwork under Mazzone for the return of European football to the island in the coming years.