The 1998-99 campaign delivered a devastating end for Tenerife, as Los Chicharreros finished a crushing 19th in La Liga, resulting in their relegation to the Spanish Segunda División. The season's one shining light was the stunning individual form of Dutch striker Roy Makaay, whose 14 goals were a major highlight in an otherwise challenging year of only seven victories. It was a painful chapter that marked the club's drop from the top flight.