The 2010-11 campaign was a season of spectacular early triumph and domestic frustration for Atletico Madrid. Los Colchoneros started the year with European glory, clinching the UEFA Super Cup against Inter Milan, a defining moment that hinted at great things. However, the La Liga campaign proved turbulent, with the side ultimately finishing 7th under manager Quique Sánchez Flores. Leading the charge was the sensational Sergio Agüero, whose 20 crucial league goals proved decisive in a year that marked a significant transition for the club.