The 1995-96 campaign delivered a triumphant return to European glory for Juventus, as Marcello Lippi's Old Lady clinched their second UEFA Champions League title. The domestic season saw them finish a respectable 2nd in Serie A, with Fabrizio Ravanelli leading the scoring alongside the emerging brilliance of a young Alessandro Del Piero. However, the season was defined by continental success: they defeated the defending champions Ajax 4-2 on penalties in a dramatic final in Rome, following a tense 1-1 draw. Goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi was the hero with crucial saves in the shootout. This iconic victory, coupled with the Supercoppa Italiana triumph, established a new era of dominance for the club and remains a glorious, defining chapter in their history.. The 1996-97 campaign for Juventus, led by Marcello Lippi, was an all-conquering season that delivered the Serie A Scudetto and cemented their dominance in Europe. The team, featuring the sublime Zinedine Zidane in his breakout year, also secured the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup before reaching a second consecutive Champions League Final (runners-up). Spearheading the domestic attack were the joint league top scorers: Michele Padovano, Alessandro Del Piero, and Christian Vieri, who each notched 8 crucial goals in a campaign built on domestic supremacy and global prestige.