AS Roma 01/02 – Home Shirt (UCL)

The 2001–02 season was a bittersweet one for Associazione Sportiva Roma, as they failed to defend their Serie A title from the previous season. Despite strong performances throughout the campaign, they finished in second place behind Juventus. The team’s primary objective for the season was to excel in the UEFA Champions League, but their hopes were dashed in the second group stage, preventing them from advancing further. This early exit meant Roma had more focus and energy for domestic matters, but it still couldn’t help them secure the league title. A standout moment of the season was a dominant 5–1 victory over city rivals Lazio, which provided some consolation for the underachievement in Europe. Fabio Capello’s tactical discipline was evident in Roma’s domestic form, but the failure in Europe was a significant setback. In the Coppa Italia, Roma reached the quarter-finals, but that was as far as they could go. Top scorer for Roma was Vincenzo Montella, who netted 13 goals in Serie A and 15 across all competitions. The season’s ending was a reminder of the competitive nature of Italian football, with Roma unable to match Juventus’ consistency across all competitions.