Under Carlo Ancelotti, Juventus had a solid Serie A campaign, finishing 1st, reclaiming the Scudetto with a balanced squad. Key players included Alessandro Del Piero, Zinedine Zidane, Filippo Inzaghi, and defensive stalwarts Ciro Ferrara and Gianluca Pessotto. Juventus combined tactical discipline with attacking creativity, regularly outclassing domestic rivals. In European competition, they reached the Champions League quarter-finals but were eliminated by Real Madrid, highlighting the challenge of balancing domestic and continental ambitions. The season reinforced Juventus’ status as Italy’s dominant club, blending experienced internationals with emerging stars, and set the foundation for continued success in the early 2000s.
