The 2010-11 campaign was a dramatic fight for survival for Bologna, with the Rossoblu finishing a tense 16th in Serie A after navigating a season of intense financial and managerial turmoil, including multiple club takeovers that put the club on the brink of bankruptcy. Despite the chaos and a pre-season sacking of their manager, the side was anchored by the talismanic captain Marco Di Vaio, whose incredible 19 goals, one of his most prolific returns, were absolutely vital in securing the tense survival and marking a defining chapter of resilience for the club.