Coppa Italia 2021–22 was the 75th edition of the national cup in Italian football. The number of participating teams was reduced from 78 of the previous season to 44 clubs.
Juventus were the defending champions. They were defeated 4–2 by Inter Milan in the final after extra time; it was Inter’s eighth Coppa Italia title, and their first since 2011.
Champions: 
Inter Milan (8th title)
Inter Milan (8th title)Runner-up: 
Juventus
JuventusTop Goal Scorer: 
Dušan Vlahović ( Juventus), 4 goal
Dušan Vlahović ( Juventus), 4 goalCoppa Italia Format and seeding
Teams entered the competition at various stages, as follows:
Teams entered the competition at various stages, as follows:
- First phase (one-legged fixtures)
- Preliminary round: five teams from Serie C and 3 Serie B teams started the tournament
- Round of 64: the four winners were joined by 1 Serie C team, 15 Serie B teams, and 12 teams from Serie A
- Round of 32: the 16 winners faced each other
- Second phase
- Round of 16 (one-legged): the eight winners were joined by Serie A clubs, seeded 1–8
- Quarter-finals (one-legged): the eight winners faced each other
- Semi-finals (two-legged): the four winners faced each other
- Final (one-legged): the two winners faced each other
Coppa Italia 2021–22 Round dates
The schedule of each round was announced on 12 July 2021.
| Phase | Round | Clubs Remaining | Clubs Involved | From Previous Round | Entries in this Round | First leg | Second leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Stage | Preliminary round | 44 | 8 | none | 8 | 7–8 August 2021 |
| First Stage | Round of 64 | 40 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 13–16 August 2021 |
| First Stage | Round of 32 | 24 | 16 | 16 | none | 14–16 December 2021 |
| Final stage | Round of 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 12–20 January 2022 |
| Final stage | Quarter-finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | 8–10 February 2022 |
| Final stage | Semi-finals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | 1–2 March 2022 | 19–20 April 2022 |
| Final stage | Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | 11 May 2022 |
Coppa Italia 2021–22 Round of 16 matches
The round of 16 matches were played between the eight winners from the second round and clubs seeded 1–8 in 2020–21 Serie A.
| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 January 2022 |  Atalanta | 2–0 |  Venezia |
| 13 January 2022 |  Napoli | 2–5 (a.e.t.) |  Fiorentina |
| 13 January 2022 |  AC Milan | 3–1 (a.e.t.) |  Genoa |
| 18 January 2022 |  Lazio | 1–0 (a.e.t.) |  Udinese |
| 18 January 2022 | Juventus | 4–1 |  Sampdoria |
| 19 January 2022 |  Sassuolo | 1–0 |  Cagliari |
| 19 January 2022 | Inter Milan | 3–2 (a.e.t.) |  Empoli |
| 20 January 2022 |  AS Roma | 3–1 |  Lecce |
Notes: Lecce were the only Serie B club in this round.
Coppa Italia 2021–22 Quarter final matches
| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 February 2022 | Inter Milan | 2–0 | AS Roma |
| 9 February 2022 | AC Milan | 4–0 | Lazio |
| 10 February 2022 | Atalanta | 2–3 | Fiorentina |
| 10 February 2022 | Juventus | 2–1 | Sassuolo |
Coppa Italia 2021–22 Semi final matches
| Team 1 | Aggregate | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Milan | 3 – 0 | AC Milan | 0 – 0 | 3–0 |
| Juventus | 3 – 0 | Fiorentina | 1 – 0 | 2–0 |
Coppa Italia 2021–22 Final match
11 May 2022 21:00 CEST, Stadio Olimpico, Rome
| Juventus |
2–4 (a.e.t.) | Inter Milan |
Alex Sandro  50′Vlahović 52′ |
Barella 7′ Çalhanoğlu 80′ (pen.)Perišić 99′ (pen.), 102′ |
Coppa Italia 2021–22 Top goal scorer list
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dušan Vlahović | Fiorentina | Juventus | 4 |
| 2 |  Nedim Bajrami | Empoli | 3 |
| 3 |  Olivier Giroud | AC Milan | 3 |
| 4 |  Leonardo Mancuso | Empoli | 3 |
| 5 |  Krzysztof Piątek | Fiorentina | 3 |
Strategic and Tactical Highlights
The final showcased tactical flexibility and depth, with Inter Milan’s effective utilization of both regular time and extra time dynamics to outmaneuver Juventus. Key players like Ivan Perišić and Hakan Çalhanoğlu played pivotal roles, demonstrating individual brilliance and composure under pressure.
Conclusion
Inter Milan’s victory in the 2021–22 Coppa Italia underscored their resurgence in Italian football, marking their first Coppa Italia win since 2011. The triumph not only highlighted their tactical acumen and squad depth but also reflected the managerial prowess of Simone Inzaghi. This victory further solidified Inter Milan’s status in Italian football, contributing to their storied legacy.
