The 2020-21 campaign delivered a historic and dramatic return to the top flight for Venezia, with Leoni alati finishing a competitive 5th in Serie B before navigating the tense, six-team promotion play-offs to seal a spot in Serie A after a two-decade absence. Leading the charge was the clinical centre-forward Francesco Forte, whose 14 goals proved vital in a campaign built on defensive solidity and tactical discipline under manager Paolo Zanetti. The season was cemented in club folklore by the dramatic play-off final victory over rivals Cittadella, secured in the 93rd minute of the second leg to mark a triumphant ascent that remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.