The 2017-18 campaign marked Getafe's powerful return to the top flight as Azulones surged to a spectacular 8th-place finish in La Liga, easily consolidating their position after immediate promotion. Under the demanding and often controversial tactical guidance of manager José Bordalás, the team built its success on a famously aggressive, highly organized defensive masterclass that confounded many of the league's giants. Leading the line with crucial consistency was forward Ángel Rodríguez, whose 13 league goals proved vital in a season where they defied all expectations and re-established themselves as a formidable, resilient force in Spanish football.