Under manager Giovanni Trapattoni, Inter Milan enjoyed a strong Serie A campaign, finishing 2nd, behind champions Sampdoria. The squad featured stars like Lothar Matthäus, Jürgen Klinsmann, and Walter Zenga, blending German efficiency with Italian tactical discipline. Inter played organized, attacking football while maintaining defensive solidity, regularly challenging for top positions. In European competition, they competed in the UEFA Cup, advancing to the later stages but ultimately falling short. Domestic cup runs were modest, highlighting the team’s focus on the league. The season reaffirmed Inter’s status as one of Italy’s elite clubs, setting the stage for future domestic and continental competitiveness.

Under manager Roberto Mancini, Inter Milan enjoyed a solid Serie A campaign, finishing 2nd, just behind Juventus. The squad featured stars like Adriano, Obafemi Martins, Esteban Cambiasso, and Javier Zanetti, combining attacking flair with midfield creativity and defensive stability. Inter displayed tactical discipline and resilience, consistently challenging top rivals but ultimately falling short in the league. In domestic cups, Inter were eliminated early, while their Champions League campaign ended in the quarter-finals, highlighting the challenges of competing on multiple fronts. The season solidified Inter’s position as a top Italian club and laid the groundwork for future domestic and European success.

Under manager Roberto Mancini, Inter Milan enjoyed a solid Serie A campaign, finishing 2nd, just behind Juventus. The squad featured stars like Adriano, Obafemi Martins, Esteban Cambiasso, and Javier Zanetti, combining attacking flair with midfield creativity and defensive stability. Inter displayed tactical discipline and resilience, consistently challenging top rivals but ultimately falling short in the league. In domestic cups, Inter were eliminated early, while their Champions League campaign ended in the quarter-finals, highlighting the challenges of competing on multiple fronts. The season solidified Inter’s position as a top Italian club and laid the groundwork for future domestic and European success.

Under manager Marcello Lippi, Inter Milan had a strong campaign in Serie A, finishing 2nd, narrowly behind AC Milan. The squad blended attacking talent like Alvaro Recoba, Iván Zamorano, and Nicola Ventola with experienced leaders Javier Zanetti and Gianluca Pagliuca, providing balance and stability. Inter demonstrated tactical organisation and offensive potency but lacked the consistency to secure the title. In European competition, they participated in the UEFA Cup, reaching the later rounds but failing to claim the trophy. Domestic cup campaigns offered limited success, yet the season reaffirmed Inter’s status as one of Italy’s elite clubs.

Under manager José Mourinho, Inter Milan began their rise toward domestic dominance, finishing 2nd in Serie A, behind Juventus. The squad featured key players such as Javier Zanetti, Diego Milito, Wesley Sneijder, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, blending attacking talent with defensive solidity. Inter displayed tactical flexibility and resilience, regularly challenging top rivals and showing the organisational foundations that would later underpin their treble-winning 2009/10 season. In domestic cup competitions, Inter were less successful, and in the Champions League, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals. The season laid the groundwork for Mourinho’s historic achievements the following year.

Under manager Rafael Benítez, Inter Milan aimed to defend their treble but faced challenges maintaining the same level of dominance. The squad featured Diego Milito, Javier Zanetti, Wesley Sneijder, and Samuel Eto’o, retaining much of the previous season’s attacking and defensive strength. Inter won the Supercoppa Italiana and secured Serie A with a solid performance, though domestic and European form fluctuated compared to the treble season. In the Champions League, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Schalke 04. The campaign reflected transition and squad rotation, highlighting the difficulty of sustaining peak performance after an historic treble-winning season.

Under manager José Mourinho, Inter Milan completed a historic treble, winning Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League. The squad featured stars like Diego Milito, whose decisive goals proved pivotal, Javier Zanetti, Wesley Sneijder, Samuel Eto’o, and Maicon, blending experience, creativity, and defensive solidity. Inter dominated domestically, finishing Serie A with a comfortable margin, while tactically Mourinho’s disciplined, counter-attacking system allowed them to control Europe. In the Champions League final, Milito’s brace secured a 2–0 victory over Bayern Munich. The season is regarded as one of the greatest in Inter’s history, cementing Mourinho’s legendary status at the club.

Under manager Héctor Cúper, Inter Milan had a challenging Serie A campaign, finishing 4th, securing UEFA Champions League qualification. The squad featured stars like Christian Vieri, Ronaldo, Hakan Şükür, and Javier Zanetti, blending attacking firepower with experienced leadership. Despite their talent, inconsistency and defensive lapses prevented a sustained title challenge, and the team struggled to maintain cohesion at key moments. In domestic cup competitions, Inter made limited progress, while in Europe, they reached the UEFA Cup second round. The season reflected a talented but underperforming side, highlighting the need for tactical and squad adjustments to compete at the top level.

Under manager Luigi Simoni, Inter Milan enjoyed a historic season, winning the Serie A title—their first league championship in 17 years. The squad was spearheaded by Ronaldo, whose extraordinary goalscoring and creativity proved decisive, supported by midfielders Javier Zanetti and Nicola Berti, and attackers like Iván Zamorano. The team combined attacking flair with tactical organisation, consistently outclassing domestic rivals. In European competition, Inter reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals, demonstrating competitiveness but falling short of continental glory. The 1997/98 campaign is remembered for Ronaldo’s brilliance and Inter’s return to domestic supremacy after a prolonged title drought.

1988/89: Managed by Giovanni Trapattoni, Inter Milan finished 4th in Serie A, showing flashes of attacking quality led by Lothar Matthäus, Alessandro Altobelli, and Walter Zenga in goal. The squad blended experience with emerging talents, but inconsistency prevented a title challenge.

1989/90: Under Trapattoni, Inter improved slightly, finishing 2nd in Serie A behind Napoli. Matthäus continued to drive the midfield, while Altobelli and German striker Jürgen Klinsmann provided attacking firepower. The team also competed in European competition, advancing to the later rounds. This period reflected Inter’s stability and competitiveness at the top of Italian football, setting the stage for early-90s success.

Under manager Luigi Simoni, Inter Milan enjoyed a highly successful Serie A campaign, winning the Scudetto—their first in 17 years. The squad featured key players such as Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti, Iván Zamorano, and Nicola Berti, combining explosive attacking talent with tactical discipline. Ronaldo’s clinical finishing and creativity were pivotal, while Zanetti provided versatility and defensive solidity on the flank. Inter’s consistent performances and ability to grind out results against top sides allowed them to secure the title comfortably. In European competition, they reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals, reflecting strong continental competitiveness. The season marked a historic triumph in Inter’s modern era.

Under Marcello Lippi, Juventus remained a dominant force in Serie A, finishing 2nd behind AC Milan in a tightly contested title race. The squad blended attacking flair from Alessandro Del Piero, Fabrizio Ravanelli, and Alen Bokšić with midfield stability from Didier Deschamps and defensive solidity led by Ciro Ferrara. Juventus’ tactical discipline allowed them to compete consistently, though they fell just short domestically. In Europe, they reached the Champions League semi-finals, showcasing depth and quality. The season reinforced Juventus’ reputation as a top Italian and European club, bridging the successes of the mid-1990s and laying foundations for the late-1990s era.

Under manager Maurizio Sarri, Juventus won Serie A for the 9th consecutive season, cementing their domestic dominance despite stylistic criticism of Sarri’s slower, possession-focused tactics. The squad featured stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Giorgio Chiellini, and Leonardo Bonucci, combining attacking firepower with defensive stability. Juventus also claimed the Coppa Italia, defeating Napoli in the final to complete a domestic double. In the Champions League, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Lyon, reflecting European struggles under Sarri. The season reinforced Juventus’ domestic supremacy while highlighting the need for tactical evolution to compete at the highest European level.