The 2006-07 campaign was a dramatic, last-gasp fight for survival for Real Betis, with Los Verdiblancos clinging onto their top-flight status with a precarious 16th-place finish in La Liga, just one point clear of the relegation zone. Leading the fight for goals was the Brazilian striker Robert, whose 9 crucial goals anchored the attack in a turbulent season built on defensive grit. The club's status was only secured on the final day of the season, marking a decisive victory that preserved their position in the Spanish top-flight. It was a nervy, hard-fought year, remembered as a true battle against the drop for the Benito Villamarín faithful.