The 2009-10 campaign saw Deportivo La Coruña secure a respectable 10th-place finish in La Liga under manager Miguel Ángel Lotina, while also enjoying a solid run to the Copa del Rey Quarter-finals. Leading the line was the forward Riki, whose 8 crucial goals made him the club's top scorer in the league. The season was built on the experience of veteran star Juan Carlos Valerón and the emerging talent of Brazilian full-back Filipe Luís, providing a consistent mid-table presence that remains a key chapter in Depor's recent history.