The 2009-10 campaign delivered a historic achievement for Getafe, as the Azulones, led by manager Míchel, soared to a spectacular 6th-place finish in La Liga. This remarkable position marked the club's highest-ever finish in the Spanish top flight at the time, securing a coveted spot in the UEFA Europa League for the following season. Leading the charge was the clinical striker Roberto Soldado, whose 16 league goals anchored the attack and proved decisive in a campaign also highlighted by a strong run to the Copa del Rey Semi-finals. It was a season built on determination and punching above their weight, establishing a defining chapter in the history of the small Madrid club.