The 2015-16 campaign was a season of intense ambition and crushing heartbreak for Real Zaragoza as Los Maños chased a long-awaited return to the top flight. The team, guided for the latter half by Lluís Carreras, battled for a playoff spot until the final minute of the season, spearheaded by striker Ángel Rodríguez whose 11 goals were vital. However, the dream spectacularly imploded on the final day with a devastating 6-2 loss to relegated Llagostera, causing Zaragoza to fall from fourth place to a crushing 8th-place finish and remains a painful chapter of 'what if' for the club's devoted fanbase.