The 2012-13 campaign for I Giallorossi was a season of dramatic, mid-season turbulence that culminated in a 6th-place finish in Serie A and a run to the Coppa Italia Final. Leading the attack was the prolific Dani Osvaldo, whose 16 league goals proved crucial in a campaign also featuring the continued brilliance of club legend Francesco Totti and the emerging talent of Erik Lamela. It was a transitional year of high-scoring ambition and ultimate frustration that, despite falling short, set the stage for the club's return to consistent European challenges.