The 2013-14 campaign for Real Sociedad was defined by the electric, prolific partnership of Carlos Vela and Antoine Griezmann, who both fired in 16 league goals as urdinak secured a solid 7th-place finish in La Liga. The season delivered a successful return to the UEFA Champions League group stage after beating Lyon in the play-offs and an impressive run to the Copa del Rey semi-finals, the club's best cup performance since 1988. Highlights included a convincing 3-1 victory over Barcelona at Anoeta, marking a year of attacking flair that cemented the legendary status of the Vela-Griezmann duo before Griezmann's departure.