Under manager Marcello Lippi, Juventus enjoyed another strong Serie A campaign, finishing 2nd behind Inter Milan. The squad blended attacking talent from Alessandro Del Piero, Filippo Inzaghi, and Fabrizio Ravanelli with midfield control from Didier Deschamps and defensive solidity from Ciro Ferrara and Angelo Peruzzi. Juventus played disciplined, tactically astute football, regularly challenging for the Scudetto but falling just short in the league. In European competition, they reached the Champions League semi-finals, showcasing their continental pedigree. Domestic cups offered modest success, emphasising the club’s focus on both the league and European campaigns during this period of consistent top-level performance.
