Under Marcello Lippi, Juventus finished 2nd in Serie A, behind Inter Milan, in a campaign marked by strong performances but occasional inconsistency. The squad blended attacking prowess from Alessandro Del Piero, Filippo Inzaghi, and Fabrizio Ravanelli with midfield stability provided by Didier Deschamps and defensive strength from Ciro Ferrara and Angelo Peruzzi. Juventus also made a deep run in the UEFA Champions League, reaching the semi-finals before elimination. While domestic cups offered modest success, the season emphasized Juventus’ consistency as a top-tier club in Italy and Europe, maintaining their reputation for tactical discipline and blending experienced internationals with emerging talent.
