The 2014-15 campaign was a season of mixed fortune for Napoli as the Partenopei clinched a dramatic Supercoppa Italiana title but finished a disappointing 5th in Serie A under manager Rafael Benítez, just missing out on the Champions League. Leading the charge was the prolific Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuaín, whose 18 league goals proved decisive in a season defined by deep cup runs, including reaching the semi-finals of both the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Europa League. The dramatic penalty shootout victory over rivals Juventus in the Supercoppa remains a nostalgic high point for the fans, even as the inconsistent league form and European near-miss set the stage for a summer of change.