The 2013-14 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Catania, as the Rossazzurri finished a crushing 18th in Serie A, resulting in relegation after an eight-year stay in the top flight. The season was characterized by an early-season slump and a turbulent managerial merry-go-round, which ultimately sealed their fate despite the ten crucial goals from top scorer Gonzalo Bergessio. It remains a painful chapter that saw their modern golden age come to an abrupt and dramatic end.