The 2021-22 campaign was a season of soaring hope for Tenerife as Chicharreros secured a strong 5th-place finish in the Segunda División and a coveted spot in the promotion play-offs. Leading the charge was the clinical Elady Zorrilla, whose 11 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on defensive solidity and the experience of players like Enric Gallego and Álex Corredera. Under the guidance of Luis Miguel Ramis, the team mounted a genuine challenge for a return to La Liga, battling all the way to the play-off finals before falling agonizingly short against Girona. It was a memorable year that marked the club's closest attempt yet to return to the top flight and remains a defining chapter in the history of the Chicharreros.