This article will address the topic of 1979–80 Serie A, which has gained relevance in recent years due to its impact on different aspects of society. Different perspectives related to 1979–80 Serie A will be explored, from its origins to its influence today. The importance of understanding and analyzing 1979–80 Serie A will be examined to better understand its significance in today's world. In addition, the challenges and opportunities that 1979–80 Serie A presents will be discussed, as well as the possible solutions that arise to address the challenges it represents. In short, this article seeks to offer a broad and enriching vision of 1979–80 Serie A, with the aim of encouraging reflection and debate around this topic.
Season | 1979 | –80
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Dates | 16 September 1979 – 11 May 1980 |
Champions | Internazionale 12th title |
Relegated | Pescara Milan Lazio |
European Cup | Internazionale |
Cup Winners' Cup | Roma |
UEFA Cup | Juventus Torino |
Matches played | 240 |
Goals scored | 452 (1.88 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Roberto Bettega (16 goals) |
← 1978–79 1980–81 → |
The 1979–80 Serie A season was the 78th edition of Serie A, the top-level football competition in Italy. The championship was won by Internazionale. Milan were relegated for the first time in their history following a match fixing scandal.
Udinese, Cagliari and Pescara had been promoted from Serie B.
Following the creation of the UEFA ranking, Italy lost two out of its four places in the UEFA Cup inherited from the Fairs Cup.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Inter (C) | 30 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 44 | 25 | +19 | 41 | Qualification to European Cup |
2 | Juventus | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 25 | +17 | 38 | Qualification to UEFA Cup |
3 | Torino | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 15 | +11 | 35 | |
4 | Ascoli | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 35 | 28 | +7 | 34 | |
5 | Fiorentina | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 33 | 27 | +6 | 33 | |
6 | Roma | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 35 | −1 | 32 | Qualification to Cup Winners' Cup |
7 | Bologna | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 24 | −1 | 30 | |
8 | Cagliari | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 27 | 29 | −2 | 30 | |
9 | Perugia | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 27 | 32 | −5 | 30 | |
10 | Napoli | 30 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 28 | |
11 | Avellino | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 32 | −8 | 27 | |
12 | Catanzaro | 30 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 34 | −14 | 24 | |
13 | Udinese | 30 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 38 | −14 | 21 | |
14 | Pescara (R) | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 44 | −26 | 16 | Relegation to Serie B |
15 | Milan (D, R) | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 19 | +15 | 36 | |
16 | Lazio (D, R) | 30 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 25 | −4 | 25 |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | Roberto Bettega | Juventus | 18 |
2 | Alessandro Altobelli | Internazionale | 15 |
3 | Paolo Rossi | Perugia | 13 |
4 | Francesco Graziani | Torino | 12 |
Franco Selvaggi | Cagliari | ||
Roberto Pruzzo | Roma | ||
7 | Giuseppe Savoldi | Bologna | 11 |
8 | Massimo Palanca | Catanzaro | 9 |
Bruno Giordano | Lazio | ||
10 | Gianfranco Bellotto | Ascoli | 8 |
Giancarlo Antognoni | Fiorentina |