2021–22 Serie A
The 2021–22 Serie A was the 120th season of top-tier Italian football, the 90th in a round-robin tournament, and the 12th since its organization under an own league committee, the Lega Serie A. AC Milan won the title after defeating Sassuolo 3–0 at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore on 22 May 2022, the final matchday of the season.
AC Milan's title marked their 19th league title in their history and their first since 2011. Inter Milan, the defending champions, finished in second place, two points behind AC Milan.
Teams
Two teams, Venezia and [US US Salernitana 1919|Salernitana 1919|Salernitana], both returned to the Serie A after historically long absences. Venezia defeated Cittadella in the final of the promotion playoffs to secure readmission into the top league for the first time in 19 years—since the 2001-2002 season. Salernitana, meanwhile, were able to play their first Serie A match in 23 years, for the first time since 1999. Empoli returned after a two-year absence.Crotone and Benevento were relegated to the Serie B after spending just one year each in the Serie A. Parma was relegated after a three-year stint.
Stadiums and locations
Season statistics
Top goalscorers
1 Vlahović played for Fiorentina until matchday 23 and scored 17 goals.Hat-tricks
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