The 2013-14 campaign delivered a rapid and triumphant return to the top flight for Deportivo, with Depor surging to a crucial 2nd-place finish in the Segunda División, securing automatic promotion back to La Liga. This successful season, overseen by manager Fernando Vázquez, was dramatically sealed on the penultimate matchday at Riazor with a goal from Carlos Marchena. Leading the line was the prolific young forward Borja Bastón, whose 10 goals proved vital in a campaign built on resilience and the determination of veteran captain Manuel Pablo, marking a defining and unforgettable chapter in the club's modern history.