The 2012-13 campaign delivered a sensational European adventure for Malaga as the Boquerones, led by manager Manuel Pellegrini, finished 6th in La Liga. Making their UEFA Champions League debut, they dramatically topped their group and reached the Quarter-finals, only to be controversially eliminated by Borussia Dortmund. The breakout star was Isco, who scored 9 league goals and earned the Golden Boy award, alongside veteran Roque Santa Cruz whose crucial goals proved vital in an unforgettable year that remains a high point in the club's history.