The 2016-17 campaign delivered a triumphant return to silverware for AC Milan as the Rossoneri, led by new coach Vincenzo Montella, clinched the Supercoppa Italiana against rivals Juventus in a dramatic penalty shootout in Doha. Finishing 6th in Serie A, the young squad secured a long-awaited return to European football after a three-year absence. Leading the attack was the prolific Carlos Bacca, whose 13 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on the heart and promise of emerging talents like the sensational teenage goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and midfielder Manuel Locatelli. It was a pivotal year that included a memorable last-gasp 2-2 comeback in the Derby della Madonnina, signaling a return to relevance and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.