The 2017-18 campaign for Bari, the Galletti, was a dramatic tale of soaring hope and crushing devastation. Under manager Fabio Grosso, the team started brilliantly, leading the Serie B table for a period and finishing 7th, securing a spot in the promotion play-offs. Spearheading the charge was the prolific forward Cristian Galano, whose 14 goals were vital in a season defined by the passionate support of the fans. However, their promotion dream ended in the preliminary play-off round, and the season ultimately ended in heartbreak: due to severe financial difficulties, the club was administratively relegated to the fourth tier, the Serie D, marking a painful and defining chapter in the club's modern history.