The 2006-07 campaign was a season of ultimate resilience and defiance for Fiorentina as La Viola overcame a brutal 15-point Calciopoli deduction to secure a 6th-place finish in Serie A. With the brilliant guidance of Cesare Prandelli, the team actually accumulated a massive 73 points, a total worthy of a top-four Champions League spot, with their final standing securing a coveted place in the UEFA Cup. The attack was brilliantly led by a formidable strike partnership, as new signing Adrian Mutu and the talismanic Luca Toni each netted a crucial 16 league goals, while goalkeeper Sébastien Frey anchored a superb defense. It was a standout year that marked the club's incredible fight back from crisis and remains a defining chapter of powerful resurgence.