The club sold Argentine midfielder Leo Rodriguez to Universidad de Chile and young star striker Maurizio Ganz to Inter Milan,[1] meanwhile bought Sandro Tovalieri from Bari and Christian Vieri[2] from Torino to balance the offensive line.

Additionally, central back José Oscar Herrera arrived from Cagliari Calcio and young midfielder Tomas Locatelli moved to AC Milan.

Striker Christian Vieri and attacking midfielder Domenico Morfeo[3] both scored 22 goals during the season.

Along the way, Atalanta defeated Cremonese, Juventus by a goal from Fabio Gallo, Cagliari in the quarter-finals and Bologna in the semi-finals.

[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.