The 2012-13 campaign was a tense, hard-fought battle for Granada as El Graná secured their top-flight status for a second consecutive season, finishing a vital 15th in La Liga. The arrival of manager Lucas Alcaraz mid-season was crucial in steering the team away from the relegation zone. Leading the line was the club-record signing, Moroccan striker Youssef El-Arabi, whose 8 crucial goals in his debut season proved decisive in a campaign built on grit and a desperate final push to avoid the drop, cementing their place among the elite of Spanish football.