The 2012-13 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Hellas Verona as the Gialloblu surged to a spectacular 2nd-place finish in Serie B, securing automatic promotion to Serie A. Leading the charge was the clinical veteran Daniele Cacia, whose league-leading 24 goals proved decisive in a season built on a formidable run of form and the guidance of manager Andrea Mandorlini. It was a vital year that marked the club's successful comeback to Italy's premier division after an eleven-year absence and remains a defining chapter in the Gialloblu's recent history.