The 2016-17 campaign delivered a tense and turbulent season for Real Zaragoza, with Los Maños ultimately finishing in a disappointing 16th place in the Segunda División. However, the season was defined by the stunning attacking performance of forward Ángel Rodríguez, whose career-best 21 goals in 39 games earned him the league's top goalscorer award and proved decisive in securing the club's second-tier status. Despite the individual brilliance, a turbulent year with multiple managerial changes culminated in a frustrating mid-table finish, which was sadly capped by the controversial departure of their talismanic striker.