For over a decade, Serie A was a one-club kingdom—firmly under the iron grip of Juventus. Between 2011/12 and 2019/20, the Old Lady swept 9 consecutive league titles, steamrolling the competition with a squad oozing with experience, balance, and eventually, the star power of Cristiano Ronaldo appearing at the end of the dorminance.
But football, ever the great equalizer, has a way of humbling giants. And now, with the 2024/25 season approaching its thrilling finale, the once unshakable throne is being contested by a new generation of hungry contenders.
When Juventus won their first title in this 30-year span back in 1994/95, it was a statement of intent. Over the next three decades, they would go on to secure a whopping 14 Serie A crowns—nearly half of all possible titles. No club has come close. Their dominance was not just built on tradition and trophies, but also on resilience. Even the Calciopoli scandal that saw them relegated in 2006 couldn’t stop the club’s resurgence.
Their most remarkable era came in the 2010s, when they collected 9 straight titles under managers like Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri. It was a well-oiled machine, defined by solid defending, midfield control, and clutch attacking. The 2018 arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo was expected to elevate them further—but while he brought goals and global attention, he couldn’t add the elusive Champions League trophy, and his tenure ended with the Scudetto streak snapping a year later.
Since the Portuguese star’s departure in 2021, Juventus have struggled to maintain their supremacy. Internal transitions, tactical instability, and the rise of fierce rivals have seen them fall from title favourites to mere hopefuls. It’s the end of an era—and the beginning of something even more exciting for Serie A.
With Juventus relinquishing their hold, Serie A has blossomed into a wide-open race that’s keeping fans on the edge of their seats. In the last six seasons, four different clubs have tasted Scudetto success:
- Inter (2020/21 & 2023/24): Simone Inzaghi’s men rediscovered their swagger, combining flair with discipline.
- Milan (2021/22): The Rossoneri reclaimed glory after more than a decade in the shadows.
- Napoli (2022/23): Spalletti’s dazzling team captured the imagination with attacking verve and defensive steel.
- Napoli or Inter (2024/25): The title race is going down to the wire once again, with both teams pushing the limits.
This level of competition hasn’t been seen in Serie A since the 1990s. And it’s not just about winning—it’s about how these teams are winning. Each club brings its own unique philosophy and flair. Inter lean on tactical maturity, Napoli on expressive football, Milan on youth-driven energy, and Juventus—still chasing redemption—on tradition.
This season’s title race is a footballing thriller. Heading into the final matchday, Napoli hold a slender one-point lead (79 points) over Inter (78 points). But both giants missed golden opportunities to seal the deal in their penultimate fixtures—Napoli drawing away at Parma, and Inter failing to beat Lazio at home.
It’s a case of nerves meeting ambition, of giants stumbling with destiny just within reach. With one game to go, the Serie A crown hangs delicately in the balance. The tiniest slip, the faintest moment of magic, could swing the pendulum.
And that’s the beauty of the new Serie A: it’s no longer a one-horse race. It’s a colosseum of contenders, each with the will to conquer.
Serie A is not just back—it’s breathing fire. No longer defined by predictability, Italy’s top flight is now a battleground where every point matters, every goal can shift the title, and every club dares to dream. The Old Lady may have ruled for long, but the kingdom is now divided—and the fight for the crown is better than ever, as the likes of Atalanta, Bologna and even Fiorentina are getting into the picture.
