The 2012-13 campaign delivered a solid mid-table finish for Cagliari, with Casteddu securing 11th place in Serie A despite a season of intense off-field turbulence and a chaotic stadium saga. The team was anchored by the emergence of local hero Marco Sau, whose 12 crucial goals proved decisive in a campaign built on resilience and the gritty leadership of captain Daniele Conti and the midfield engine Radja Nainggolan. Under the managerial guidance of Ivo Pulga and Diego López, the club navigated the difficulty of playing home games in the makeshift Stadio Is Arenas or far away in Trieste, making this hard-fought year a memorable testament to the Sardinian spirit against all corporate and logistical odds