the 2007–08 season started well with a draw at home against champions internazionale, but the enthusiasm was quickly erased after the first home match which finished in a 5–0 loss to newly promoted napoli. after this match, udinese's fortunes changed, starting with a victory over juventus thanks to a late antonio di natale goal. udinese remained in contention for the fourth champions league spot with milan, fiorentina, and sampdoria until the end of the season, but ultimately finished in seventh place, qualifying for the uefa cup.