The 2006-07 campaign delivered a difficult season of survival for Alaves as the Babazorros struggled to consolidate their position in the Spanish Segunda División, finishing 17th. Joint-leading the line were veteran John Aloisi and Arthuro, whose 6 goals apiece proved vital in a campaign built on the constant pressure of relegation avoidance and inconsistent form. It was a tense year that followed their drop from La Liga, ensuring they narrowly retained their second-tier status and remains a chapter of sheer grit in the club's modern history.