The 2002-03 campaign delivered a devastating and turbulent end to an era for Torino, as Il Toro finished a crushing 18th in Serie A and were consequently relegated back to Serie B after just two seasons. This dark year was defined by a chaotic run of results, featuring four managerial changes, and a desperately low goal tally across the squad. The one beacon of Granata spirit was cult hero Marco Ferrante, whose 6 league goals (8 overall) topped the scoring charts for the club. The season's defining moment of defiance, however, came in the Derby della Mole, where an inspired Il Toro battled back from a 3-0 deficit against rivals Juventus to secure an unforgettable 3-3 draw, a nostalgic high point in an otherwise painful chapter of the club's modern history.