The 2013-14 campaign delivered a turbulent season for Cagliari, as Casteddu navigated severe off-pitch drama and the ongoing, disruptive stadium saga to ultimately secure a 15th-place finish in Serie A. The season was defined by a mid-season managerial change and the legal troubles of President Massimo Cellino, which forced the team to play home matches away from the Stadio Sant'Elia. Despite the chaos, Chilean forward Mauricio Pinilla led the charge with 7 crucial league goals, ensuring the club's top-flight status was maintained in one of the most challenging and unstable chapters of their modern history.