The 2003-04 campaign delivered a miraculous season of comeback for Fiorentina as La Viola, having been controversially parachuted directly into the expanded 24-team Serie B, finished a crucial 6th place. Leading the charge in the record-long 46-match season was the prolific centre-forward Christian Riganò, whose 23 goals proved vital. The campaign culminated in a dramatic two-legged play-off victory against Serie A's Perugia, secured by two goals from Enrico Fantini. Anchored by club icon Angelo Di Livio, who stayed through the club's re-establishment, this unforgettable season marked La Viola's incredible return to the top flight just two years after bankruptcy.