The 2015-16 campaign was a historic breakthrough for Sassuolo as the Neroverdi, under manager Eusebio Di Francesco, surged to a spectacular 6th-place finish in Serie A. This unprecedented success secured the club's first-ever qualification for the UEFA Europa League, a European spot secured dramatically when Juventus defeated AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final. Spearheading the attack were joint top-scorers Domenico Berardi and Nicola Sansone, each netting 7 league goals in a campaign built on attacking flair and memorable victories over powerhouses like Juventus and Inter. It was a golden year that marked the culmination of their rapid rise from Italy's fourth tier to European football and remains a defining chapter in the club's history.