1997–98 season | |||
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Chairman | Massimo Moratti | ||
Manager | Luigi Simoni | ||
Serie A | 2nd | ||
Coppa Italia | Quarter-finals | ||
UEFA Cup | Winners | ||
Top goalscorer |
League: Ronaldo (25) All: Ronaldo (34) |
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Highest home attendance | 80,095 vs. Milan (22 November 1997) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 16,085 vs. Lyon (21 October 1997) | ||
Average home league attendance | 67,825 | ||
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All statistics correct as of 16 May 1998. |
Moratti relied on Luigi Simoni as coach and on Ronaldo as star. Further purchases resulted in Diego Simeone, Francesco Moriero and Álvaro Recoba who - in his debut - scored twice, helping Inter beat Brescia in a 2–1 comeback. Compared to the previous seasons, it proved to be better for Inter who mounted their first serious shot at the title since 1989.
However, with a loss at Juventus, the reigning champions won 1–0, holding three points over Inter. Ten days later, Inter conquered - for the third time in the last seven years - the UEFA Cup beating Lazio 3–0. The domestic league ended with Inter in second place, last achieved in 1993.
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