The 1995-96 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Vicenza, with the Biancorossi finishing an impressive 9th in Serie A after a sixteen-year absence. Under manager Francesco Guidolin, they played with a fearless style, securing vital home victories over top clubs like champions AC Milan and Juventus. Leading the charge was the prolific Uruguayan striker Marcelo Otero, whose 12 league goals proved decisive in a season built on renewed ambition and momentum. It was a standout year that marked the club's successful re-establishment in Serie A and remains a cherished, defining chapter in their modern history.