The 2007-08 campaign delivered a crucial rebound for Deportivo as Depor surged to a respectable 9th-place finish in La Liga under the astute management of Miguel Ángel Lotina. This success, a strong improvement from the previous season, secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. Leading the charge was the young striker Xisco, whose 9 crucial goals anchored the attack in a year of transition and newfound consistency. It was a defiant year that saw The Blues and Whites find their stride, notably beating both Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Riazor, and remains a defining chapter in the club's history of resilience and European ambition.