The 2019-20 campaign, Valencia's centenary season, was turbulent and ended with a disappointing 9th-place finish in La Liga, far below the club's recent standards. The year was defined by profound instability, including the controversial sackings of managers Marcelino and Albert Celades. Spearheading the attack amid the chaos was the new Uruguayan forward Maxi Gómez, whose 10 league goals led the team's scoring charts. The season featured a dramatic run to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 but culminated in a drop out of European qualification spots, marking a painful and unforgettable chapter in Los Che's history.