The 2020-21 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and near-miss for Sporting Gijon as the Rojiblancos finished a competitive 7th in the Segunda División, narrowly missing the coveted promotion play-off spots. Leading the charge was the sensational striker Uroš Đurđević, whose league-leading 22 goals earned him the Pichichi Trophy and proved decisive in a campaign built on grit and attacking prowess. It was a standout year that saw the club become genuine contenders for a return to the top flight and remains a defining chapter in the modern history of the club.