The 2016-17 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Vicenza as the Biancorossi finished a crushing 20th in Serie B, which resulted in relegation to the third tier, marking a devastating low point for the club. The season was defined by deep struggle in the relegation zone and significant managerial turmoil, with the team cycling through three different head coaches, Franco Lerda, Pierpaolo Bisoli, and Vincenzo Torrente, in a desperate fight for survival. Leading the charge, despite the difficulties, was Raffaele Pucino, whose 5 crucial goals anchored an attack that could not keep the club in the top flight, cementing this as an unforgettable, dark chapter in the club's modern history.