The 2011-12 campaign delivered a crucial top-tier finish for Valencia as Los Che secured a strong 3rd place in La Liga for the third consecutive season, cementing their status as the 'best of the rest' behind the dominant Real Madrid and Barcelona. Under manager Unai Emery, who was in his final season, the team also mounted deep runs in cup competitions, reaching the semi-finals of both the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Europa League. Leading the charge with stunning consistency was their prolific striker Roberto Soldado, whose 17 league goals (26 in all competitions) proved decisive in a season built on European ambition and the emergence of future star Jordi Alba. It was a successful year that marked the end of an era under Emery and remains a defining chapter in the club's consistent push for elite status.. The 2012-13 campaign for Valencia was a tumultuous yet memorable one, defined by changes in leadership and a brilliant run from their star striker. Los Che ultimately finished 5th in La Liga, narrowly missing the Champions League but securing a spot in the Europa League. Spearheading the attack was the talismanic local hero Roberto Soldado, whose prolific 24 league goals (30 in all competitions) proved vital in a season where he cemented his reputation as a "pure predator." Despite mid-season managerial upheaval that saw Mauricio Pellegrino replaced by Ernesto Valverde, the team, featuring the veteran presence of captain David Albelda and key players like Jonas and Éver Banega, showed flashes of brilliance, including a run to the Champions League Round of 16, marking a dramatic and unforgettable year for the club.. The 2013-14 campaign was a tumultuous and transitional season for Valencia, as Los Che endured a chaotic domestic spell that resulted in a disappointing 8th-place finish in La Liga and a failure to qualify for Europe. The year was defined by the mid-season dismissal of Miroslav Đukić and the subsequent arrival of Juan Antonio Pizzi, who galvanized the squad into a thrilling run to the UEFA Europa League Semi-finals before an agonizing loss to eventual champions Sevilla. Brazilian forward Jonas led the league scoring with 10 goals, but the season's fighting spirit was best captured by memorable results like the surprise 3-2 victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou, marking a defining but ultimately frustrating chapter before the club was sold to new owner Peter Lim.