The 2001-02 campaign delivered a valiant effort from defending champions AS Roma as I Giallorossi finished a competitive 2nd in Serie A, narrowly missing the Scudetto to Juventus. Leading the line was the clinical Vincenzo Montella, whose 13 league goals included a historic four-goal haul in the unforgettable 5-1 Derby della Capitale demolition of rivals Lazio. With an iconic squad featuring Francesco Totti, Gabriel Batistuta, and Emerson, the team also clinched the Supercoppa Italiana. It was a season defined by their intense title push and that crushing derby victory, securing its place as a legendary chapter in the club's modern history.