After eight years of absence: Deportivo La Coruña returns to La Liga!

Europe 24 May 2026 at 18:41

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

The historic return was sealed with a commanding 2–0 away victory over Valladolid in the 41st round of the Segunda División, a result that guarantees their place among Spain’s elite once again. For a club that endured one of the most difficult stretches in its modern history — including a brief drop to the third tier — the promotion is a moment of long‑awaited relief and celebration.

Deportivo remain one of the most storied clubs in Spanish football. Their crowning achievement came in the 1999/2000 season when they won La Liga, a triumph still remembered as one of the most remarkable in the competition’s history. They have also lifted the Copa del Rey twice and claimed the Spanish Super Cup on three occasions.

Fans still look back fondly on the club’s European exploits, particularly the unforgettable Champions League semifinal run in 2003/04 and the legendary comeback against Milan. Now, after years of struggle, Depor are back where they belong — ready to write the next chapter of their proud history.

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