With a precious place in Serie A on the line, playoff finalists Cagliari and Bari clash at Unipol Domus on Thursday, when both will seek a first-leg advantage in pursuit of Serie B's third and final promotion spot.
While the Sardinian side are targeting a top-flight return at the first time of asking under Claudio Ranieri, their Puglian counterparts are aiming for back-to-back promotions into the big-time. There will be no extra time or penalties in the event of a draw over two legs, and Bari will ultimately be promoted should that happen, due to finishing higher in the Serie B standings. Therefore, the onus is on Cagliari to maximise home advantage on Thursday, when they can establish a lead to protect during the second leg.



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随着意甲联赛宝贵席位的争夺，进入季后赛决赛的卡利亚里和巴里将于周四在尤尼波尔主场交锋，双方都将争取首回合优势，以争夺意甲联赛的第三个也是最后一个升级名额。
在拉涅利的带领下，撒丁岛球队的目标是第一次重返顶级联赛，而他们的普利亚对手的目标则是背靠背晋级顶级联赛。如果两回合战平，将不会有加时赛或点球，巴里最终将晋级，因为他在乙级排名更高。因此，卡利亚里有责任在周四最大化主场优势，届时他们可以在第二回合建立领先优势。