The 1995-96 campaign delivered a spectacular title challenge for Valencia as Los Che, under the guidance of Luis Aragonés, surged to a 2nd-place finish in La Liga, their highest since the late 1970s, and qualified for the UEFA Cup. Spearheading the sensational attack was Predrag Mijatović, whose phenomenal 28 league goals earned him the La Liga Best Foreign Player award and was decisive in a season built on attacking brilliance and a signature 3-2 victory over title-winners Atlético Madrid. It was an exhilarating year that re-established Valencia as a major force in Spain and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.