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.. The 2007-08 campaign was a season of spectacular success and thrilling European adventure for Fiorentina as La Viola, under the inspired leadership of Cesare Prandelli, surged to a 4th-place finish in Serie A. This crucial result secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, signaling the club's return to the European elite. Spearheading the charge was the talismanic Adrian Mutu, whose 17 league goals (and 23 across all competitions) were vital. The campaign was defined by their memorable run to the UEFA Cup Semi-finals, where they were agonizingly beaten on penalties by Rangers, an achievement built on great team spirit and the emergence of talents like Mutu and young players like Riccardo Montolivo. This successful year re-established Fiorentina as a major force in Italian football.