Juventus and Trapattoni's ways got distance each other, with the coach taken from Internazionale and Rino Marchesi called to replace him.[1] Reigning champion tried to retain domestic title, but met in Napoli a difficult opponent.[2]European hopes were stopped in autumn,[3][4] due to shoot-out loss against Real Madrid.[5][6]
The following Sunday, Juventus was also beaten by partenopei.[7] They proved to be a stronger team than bianconeri,[8][9] defeating them even in retour match.[10] Marchesi managed, eventually, to reach second place thank Inter's stop in last game.[11] It also signed Platini's retirement, announced from him after Juventus-Brescia.[12]
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: 1986–87 Serie A, RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Draw. (Note: Head-to-head record is used only after all the matches between the teams in question have been played).[13] (C) Champions Notes:
