Juventus endured their worst domestic season since 1990–91, largely due to injury woes plaguing their star players.

Having won the World Cup with France the previous July, Zidane promptly picked up a knee injury and further injured himself in November .

With Ancelotti at the helm, Juve managed to salvage a little respectability by reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League, drawing the first-leg 1–1 at Old Trafford.

Eventual champions Manchester United then defeated Juventus 3–2 at Stadio delle Alpi in the second-leg of the semi-final.

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