The 2013-14 campaign was a season of domestic frustration and European heartbreak for Udinese, as the Bianconeri finished 13th in Serie A, maintaining their long-standing top-flight status. Leading the line with his trademark brilliance was the legendary captain, Antonio Di Natale, whose 17 league goals proved his enduring class and commitment. Despite a strong run to the Coppa Italia semi-finals and featuring the emerging talent of Bruno Fernandes, the season was defined by a crucial failure in Europe, making them the only Italian team to miss the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, a memorable chapter in the club’s recent history.