The 2010-11 campaign delivered a devastating end for Deportivo La Coruña, as Depor finished a crushing 18th in La Liga, resulting in relegation to the Segunda División after two decades in the top flight. The season was defined by a final-day battle for survival, heartbreakingly sealed by a loss to Valencia, despite the crucial 8 league goals from young forward Adrián López. Under manager Miguel Ángel Lotina, the club's run came to an end, marking the collapse of the iconic 'Super Depor' era and remaining a painful, defining chapter in their modern history.