The 2006-07 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Chievo Verona as the Gialloblu, having initially qualified for the Champions League due to the Calciopoli scandal, were dramatically relegated to Serie B, finishing 18th. The tumultuous season, which saw early European elimination in both the Champions League and UEFA Cup qualifiers, culminated in a devastating final-day 2-0 loss to relegation rival Catania. Leading the line was the club's future legendary captain, Sergio Pellissier, whose 9 goals in the league proved a consistent force during a campaign built on struggle and a managerial change. It remains a painful, defining chapter that marked the end of their six-season spell in the top flight.