The 2012-13 campaign was a season of consolidation and transition for Sporting Gijón as the Rojiblancos finished 10th in the Segunda División, their first year back in the second tier following relegation from La Liga. Leading the charge was the prolific forward David Rodríguez, whose 13 crucial goals anchored the attack in a campaign of rebuilding under manager José Ramón Sandoval. Despite the turbulence of the drop in division, the passionate support for the club remained strong, with an average home league attendance of nearly 16,000 at the historic El Molinón, marking a significant chapter of immediate stability and renewed hope for a swift return to the top flight.