The team lured Benítez to the coaching position before the start of last season. For Rafa, returning to his homeland was an attempt to redeem himself after a series of failures. However, instead of a comeback, the experienced coach found his team constantly hovering around the relegation zone or just above it. Eventually, the management had enough, and in March, the Galician club appointed a new coach—Claudio Giráldez. He started with a victory over Sevilla and eventually finished the season with his new team in thirteenth place.
However, the top scorer, Larsen, moved to Wolverhampton (on loan with an option to buy)—will Iglesias, who was borrowed from Betis, be able to replace Jørgen? Additionally, the once-promising Moriba will be trying to restart his career here. The club performed well in friendly matches, but we’ll see how they fare in official games.
The club returned to La Liga before last season by winning a tough playoff. They were seen as underdogs in the competition. However, the “bean destroyers” pleasantly surprised everyone, ultimately securing 46 points and thus earning the right to finish in the top 10 of the division.
During the summer, they managed to make several signings—Konečný, Villalibre, Moussa Diarra, Stoichkov, Manu Sánchez, and Luka Romero. While they might not be stars, these players have significant experience in strong leagues, so the squad is definitely growing. Most importantly, the coach who promoted and kept the blue-and-whites from Vitoria in La Liga, Luis García Plaza, remains in charge. His team looked fairly confident during the summer training camp, losing only, surprisingly, to Hércules, despite previously defeating Valencia and Tenerife.
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