The 2001-02 campaign was a season of defiant heart and dramatic derbies for Torino as Il Toro secured an 11th-place finish in their first year back in Serie A, earning a spot in the Intertoto Cup. Leading the line was the prolific Marco Ferrante, whose 10 goals were crucial in a season defined by the spectacular drama of the Derby della Mole. The first derby saw a historic 3-3 comeback from 3-0 down against Juventus, fueled by the 'Cuore Granata' (Torino Heart) of players like Ferrante, Cristiano Lucarelli, and the influential Antonino Asta, marking an unforgettable chapter in the club's modern history.