The Treble Season (2013)

Lore & Background

Juventus secured the league title with several matches to spare, though they did not go unbeaten—suffering losses to Inter, Sampdoria, and Milan. The club's defense conceded 24 goals in the league, and they reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they were eliminated by Bayern Munich.

In Their Own Story

The rain slicked the pitch at the Juventus Stadium on a Friday night in May. Conte paced the technical area, his white shirt stark against the dark stands. Buffon raised his voice, organizing the line one last time before kickoff. The crowd roared, not just for a win, but for validation of their new identity. As the final whistle blew and the points record was etched into history, the players embraced on the grass, knowing they had built something that would last.

Reader's Guide

The season is notable for Juventus setting a record of 102 points in the following 2013–14 campaign, but in 2012–13 they achieved 87 points. The team's success was built on a solid defensive foundation and the tactical acumen of Conte.

Did You Know?

• Juventus won the 2012–13 Serie A title with 87 points.
• The club conceded 24 goals in the league that season.
• Juventus lost in the Champions League quarter-finals to Bayern Munich.
• This was the first of three consecutive league titles under Antonio Conte.