The 2020-21 campaign was a season of agonizing heartbreak and near-miss for Girona as the Gironistes battled to a hard-fought 5th-place finish in the Segunda División. Under manager Francisco, the team successfully mounted a dramatic charge through the promotion play-offs to reach the final. This season was defined by the veteran leadership of Cristhian Stuani, whose 10 crucial league goals anchored the attack, and a solid run to the Copa del Rey Round of 16. However, the dream of a La Liga return was cruelly dashed as they finished as runners-up in the play-off final, marking a painful yet defining chapter in the club's persistent fight to return to the top flight.