The 2011-12 campaign delivered the first step of a powerful resurgence for Deportivo as Depor, under the management of José Luis Oltra, clinched the Segunda División title with a league-best 91 points, securing their immediate return to La Liga. Leading the charge for the promoted side were joint top goalscorers Lassad Nouioui and Riki, who each netted 14 goals. This triumph, built on an attacking brand of football that saw the team score 76 goals, provided a vital moment of catharsis for the Abanca Riazor faithful on the club's long road back to the top flight following their shock relegation.