The 2009-10 campaign delivered a heartbreaking, swift exit from La Liga for Tenerife, as the Chicharreros finished 19th and were immediately relegated after a single season back in the top flight following a seven-year absence. Leading the emotional, hard-fought battle was the talismanic striker Nino, whose crucial haul of 14 goals anchored the attack in a season built on ambition that ultimately fell short. Despite the passionate support at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López, their fate was tragically sealed on the final matchday, marking a painful but unforgettable chapter in the club's modern history.