Inter was thought to be a favourite for the Serie A title, having - between others - three world champions in their squad. Well placed in the league, the side also reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup after comebacks against Rapid Wien and Aston Villa. Trapattoni's team managed to progress to the final, beating also Atalanta and Sporting Lisboa. Lost hopes for the Scudetto, due to losses from the Genoa sides in May, Inter saved the season by winning the UEFA cup. The triumph was over fellow Italian side Roma, 2–1 on aggregate.