The 2015-16 campaign was an incredible period of international glory for River Plate as Los Millonarios clinched the prestigious 2015 Copa Libertadores title, followed by the Recopa Sudamericana and the Suruga Bank Championship. Under Marcelo Gallardo's guidance, the team also reached the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, losing only to a mighty Barcelona side. Despite the focus on cup competitions resulting in a 9th-place finish in the Primera División, the legendary captain Fernando Cavenaghi still contributed 11 crucial league goals before his departure. This era of consecutive cup triumphs cemented a glorious new chapter in the club's history.