The 2021-22 campaign was a tumultuous season of struggle and eventual consolidation for Sporting Gijón, with the Rojiblancos ultimately securing a 17th-place finish in the Segunda División. The season was defined by a critical managerial change, as club hero Abelardo Fernández returned in May to stabilize the team and secure their fifth consecutive season in the second tier. Leading the charge was the prolific Montenegrin striker Uroš Đurđević, whose 14 crucial league goals (16 overall) were vital, including a dramatic 90+1st-minute winner against Alcorcón. Despite falling short of promotion ambition, reaching the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey provided flashes of potential in a difficult year that remains a chapter of sheer grit in the club's modern history.