The 2010-11 campaign delivered Espanyol's best league performance in six years as Los Pericos finished a respectable 8th in La Liga under the guidance of manager Mauricio Pochettino. The season was defined by a phenomenal start, which saw the team win seven consecutive home games, keeping them in contention for Europe for months. Spearheading the charge was the prolific Argentine striker Dani Osvaldo, whose 13 crucial league goals, including a stunning winner in a 3-2 victory away at Atlético Madrid, proved decisive. Although a slump saw them miss a European spot, and it marked the last season for club legend Iván de la Peña, it remains a proud chapter of resurgence and consolidation for the club.