The 2005-06 campaign delivered an ultimately safe but hard-fought survival for Mallorca, with Los Bermellones securing a 13th-place finish in La Liga. Leading the charge was the Venezuelan attacking midfielder Juan Arango, whose 11 crucial league goals made him the club's top scorer in a triumphant season of personal recovery following his near-fatal injury the previous year. It was a pivotal year built on grit that saw Arango re-establish himself as a star, including scoring a memorable goal in a notable 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.