The 2016-17 campaign delivered a dramatic and immediate return to the top flight for Getafe as Azulones finished 3rd in the Segunda División and secured promotion via a tense play-off final victory over Tenerife. The year was defined by the mid-season arrival of manager José Bordalás, who rescued the club from a perilous 21st-place position and instilled a fierce new identity. Leading the charge with his veteran goalscoring was Jorge Molina, whose 20 league goals proved decisive in a remarkable campaign built on grit, resilience, and a magnificent surge back to La Liga at the first time of asking.