The 2013-14 campaign delivered a devastating end to a short-lived return for Livorno as Amaranto finished a crushing 20th in Serie A, resulting in immediate relegation just one season after their Serie B play-off triumph. Leading the charge was the Brazilian forward Paulinho, whose heroic 15 goals proved vital, anchoring an attack that struggled to keep pace in the top flight. It was a turbulent year defined by a long winless run and a porous defense, but Paulinho's individual brilliance remains a defining chapter of the club's battle for survival.