The 2003-04 campaign delivered triumph for AC Milan as the Rossoneri surged to their 17th Scudetto, marking the pinnacle of the Carlo Ancelotti era. Leading the charge was the clinical striker Andriy Shevchenko, whose league-topping 24 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on a relentless rivalry with Roma and tactical brilliance. The season was defined by the seamless emergence of Kaká and the experienced spine featuring Paolo Maldini and Andrea Pirlo, culminating in the title being sealed with a Shevchenko winner against rivals Roma. It was a standout year that saw Shevchenko claim the Ballon d'Or and remains a defining chapter of domestic success for the club.