The 2014-15 campaign was a historic and dramatic rollercoaster for Eibar as the Armeros debuted in La Liga for the first time in their 75-year history. The season, led by manager Gaizka Garitano, delivered a brilliant start before a tense second-half slump saw them ultimately finish in the 18th-place relegation position. However, this heartbreak was dramatically overturned when the club was saved from the drop due to Elche's administrative relegation for financial irregularities, allowing the small Basque club to remain in the top flight. Leading the charge with vital goals in this against-all-odds story was the talismanic centre-forward Mikel Arruabarrena, whose 9 league goals proved crucial in an unforgettable chapter for the club's devoted fans.