The 2001-02 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Tenerife, as Chicharreros finished a crushing 19th in La Liga and were immediately relegated back to the Segunda División after just one season in the top flight. The year was defined by struggle and disappointment, despite Argentine forward Bruno Marioni leading the scoring charts with 9 goals. The season's low point was a brutal 0-6 home defeat to Barcelona, a result which highlighted the difficulty of the campaign. This painful year remains a defining chapter of the club's turbulent modern history.