The 1998-99 campaign delivered an unexpected Scudetto for AC Milan in their centenary year, as the Rossoneri clinched the Serie A title with an incredible late-season surge. Under new manager Alberto Zaccheroni, German striker Oliver Bierhoff's league-leading 20 goals, including a record 15 headers, proved decisive. The title was dramatically won on the final day after a perfect run of seven straight victories, snatching the Scudetto from rivals Lazio and marking a triumphant return to glory for a side featuring the legendary Paolo Maldini.