The 2006-07 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak and relegation for Celta Vigo as Os Celestes finished a crushing 18th in La Liga, marking a painful end to their top-flight spell. This disastrous domestic form, which included a late-season managerial change from Fernando Vázquez to Hristo Stoichkov, overshadowed a memorable European adventure where the club impressively reached the UEFA Cup Round of 16 before falling to Werder Bremen. Leading the charge on the pitch was the prolific Brazilian striker Fernando Baiano, whose 15 league goals (18 overall) proved a vital attacking spark, but could not prevent the club's "ascensor" fate. It was a turbulent year that remains a difficult but defining chapter in Os Celestes' modern history.. The 2007-08 campaign was a season of immense turbulence and desperate consolidation for Celta Vigo as Os Celestes battled their way to a nervy 16th-place finish in the Segunda División. Following their relegation, the club was in deep financial crisis, forced to make tremendous cuts and sell key players, with the shadow of potential liquidation looming over Balaídos. Leading the attacking charge with vital goals in this challenging environment was the veteran striker José Jesús Perera, whose 15 goals proved crucial in securing their hard-fought survival in the Spanish second tier. It was a high-stakes, stressful year that marked a period of painful transition and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern fight for existence.