1976–77 Juventus F.C. season  The 1976–77 season is Juventus Football Club's 79nd in existence and in the top-flight of Italian football. In the 75th Serie A championship - Torino began as title holders- Juventus changes started with Giovanni Trapattoni now being manager of the team, and newcomers Roberto Boninsegna and Romeo Benetti having replaced Pietro Anastasi and Fabio Capello to renforce the squad. A memorable season for the city of Turin due to rivals and last year champions Torino finished in 2nd place with a massive 50 points and just one behind first place Juventus winners of the title. Four days before clinch its 17th Serie A trophy, the team won the UEFA Cup first continental competition of its history, defeating basque side Athletic Bilbao in the Final at San Mames.