The 1995-96 campaign saw Celta Vigo, or Os Celestes, consolidate their status in the Spanish top flight by securing an 11th-place finish in the newly expanded, 22-team La Liga. This solid mid-table result matched their best finish since their promotion, providing stability in the first season where wins were awarded three points. The team's charge was spearheaded by the ever-reliable Bosnian striker Vladimir Gudelj, whose 15 league goals proved pivotal to their success, making him the club's top scorer with 16 in all competitions. The season, which saw Fernando Castro Santos take over as coach, remains a chapter defined by their successful fight to establish themselves in the elite after a period of turbulence.