The 2013-14 campaign delivered a vital season of transition and resurgence for Inter Milan as the Nerazzurri, led by new manager Walter Mazzarri, surged to a 5th-place finish in Serie A, securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Europa League. Spearheading the attack was the tenacious striker Rodrigo Palacio, whose 17 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on grit and a record-breaking 35 goals scored away from home. The season's defining and most nostalgic moment was the dramatic last-gasp 1-0 Derby della Madonnina victory over rivals AC Milan, clinched by Palacio's spectacular, unforgettable back-heel flick. It was an emotional year that also marked the final season for treble-winning legends Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, Walter Samuel, and Diego Milito, a profound chapter of goodbyes that ushered in a new era for the club.