The 2010-11 campaign delivered a dramatic and hard-fought survival for Lecce as the Giallorossi secured a crucial 17th-place finish in their return to Serie A. Leading the charge was veteran forward David Di Michele, whose 8 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on sheer grit and late-season heroics, including vital victories over Napoli and Bari that clinched their top-flight status. It was a tense year that marked their successful fight to remain in the elite and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.