The 2010-11 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Levante as the Granotas, under manager Luis García Plaza, finished a respectable 14th in La Liga, successfully retaining their division status after a hard-fought promotion. This team was widely considered the season's breakout side, laying the essential groundwork for the club's subsequent European adventure. Leading the charge on loan was the prolific Ecuadorian striker Felipe Caicedo, whose 13 crucial league goals, including a memorable brace against Racing de Santander, proved decisive in a season built on defensive grit and newfound attacking flair. This landmark year was a pivotal chapter that established the club's footing in the Spanish elite.