The 2000-01 campaign delivered a spectacular defense of their title for Deportivo as Depor, the reigning champions, surged to a 2nd-place finish in La Liga, securing a spot in the Champions League. Leading the charge was the clinical striker Diego Tristán, whose 19 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on tactical brilliance under Javier Irureta and an unforgettable run to the Champions League Quarter-finals. The club also secured silverware by winning the Supercopa de España, marking a memorable year that cemented their status in the Spanish elite during the 'Super Depor' era.