Under Marcello Lippi, Juventus had a highly successful campaign, winning Serie A to claim the Scudetto and securing the Coppa Italia, completing a domestic double. The squad featured world-class talent including Pavel Nedvěd, Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet, and defensive leaders Gianluigi Buffon and Liliane Thuram. Juventus dominated domestically with tactical flexibility, blending defensive solidity and creative attacking play. In Europe, they reached the Champions League final, narrowly losing 3–2 on penalties to AC Milan after a 0–0 draw, highlighting their continental strength. The season reinforced Juventus’ status as Italy’s elite club and a European powerhouse.