The 2019-20 campaign for Udinese, the Bianconeri's 25th consecutive season in the top flight, delivered a tense, yet steady, 13th-place finish in Serie A under the guidance of manager Luca Gotti, who replaced Igor Tudor mid-season. Leading the charge for survival was their pacy striker Kevin Lasagna, whose 10 crucial league goals anchored the attack. The season was defined by moments of brilliance, including the stellar play of midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, and a memorable, late-season 2-1 victory over eventual champions Juventus, secured by a dramatic 92nd-minute winner from Seko Fofana, which forced the Bianconeri's rivals to wait for their title celebration. This hard-fought year ensured their Serie A status and marked a chapter of vital consolidation for the club.