Sassuolo beat Cesena 3-0 in the Coppa Italia, with their 4-3-3 providing the control and width needed to dictate the contest against opponents using the same formation. Sassuolo held 58% possession and produced 2.21 xG, repeatedly advancing through their wide players before attacking the spaces around Cesena’s defensive line. Vasilije Adzic and Cristian Volpato were among the scorers, giving the hosts a decisive return from an authoritative display. Cesena still generated 1.24 xG and carried a degree of threat, but Sassuolo’s defensive structure and faultless goalkeeping preserved the clean sheet. The scoreline was more emphatic than the underlying chance-quality gap, reflecting Sassuolo’s superior execution in both penalty areas rather than complete territorial dominance. Their midfield supported attacks without leaving the back four consistently exposed, while the front three supplied movement across the width of the pitch and prevented Cesena from settling into a compact shape. Sassuolo advance with an encouraging early-season cup performance.