The 2018-19 campaign delivered a season of dramatic redemption for Hellas Verona, with the Gialloblu clinching a 5th-place finish in Serie B. This secured a thrilling run through the promotion play-offs, where they ultimately defeated Cittadella in a dramatic final to secure an immediate return to Serie A after just one season in the second tier. Leading the charge was the iconic veteran striker Giampaolo Pazzini, whose 12 league goals were crucial in a tumultuous campaign that saw a mid-season managerial change and was ultimately defined by a stunning, last-gasp surge to top-flight status. It remains a defining chapter in the club's recent history.