The 2015-16 campaign was a season of astonishing achievement for SD Eibar, who were dramatically reinstated to La Liga and then surged to a respectable 14th-place finish, well clear of relegation. The season began with a historic first, as the Armeros topped the table for the first time in 75 years after the opening weekend. Leading the charge was the prolific loanee striker Borja Bastón, whose 18 crucial league goals, earning him the La Liga Player of the Month award in October, proved decisive in a campaign built on the club's values of humility and hard work under manager José Luis Mendilibar. This unforgettable year solidified the fan-owned club's position in the top flight, silencing all doubts about their place among Spain's elite.