The 2004-05 campaign delivered a glorious return to silverware for Inter Milan as the Nerazzurri finally ended a long trophy drought with a dominant Coppa Italia triumph, defeating rivals Roma 3-0 on aggregate in the Final. Leading the charge was 'The Emperor' Adriano, whose 28 goals in all competitions, including 16 in Serie A, proved decisive in a campaign built on the attacking flair of Roberto Mancini's new squad. It was a pivotal year that marked the beginning of a historic domestic winning cycle for the club and remains a defining chapter in their modern history.