The 2020-21 campaign was a rollercoaster for Roma as I Giallorossi, under Paulo Fonseca, plummeted from a strong third place at Christmas to finish 7th in Serie A, narrowly securing a spot in the inaugural Europa Conference League. Leading the charge and the team's Player of the Year was the sensational Henrikh Mkhitaryan, whose 13 league goals and 10 assists provided vital attacking flair. The season was ultimately defined by a deep, exciting, but ultimately crushing run to the Europa League semi-finals and the dramatic decision to replace Fonseca with José Mourinho for the following season, marking a significant reset for the club.