The 2005-06 campaign saw Deportivo de La Coruña embark on a season of significant transition and cup success, following the end of the illustrious Javier Irureta era. Under the guidance of new manager Joaquín Caparrós, Depor secured a respectable 8th-place finish in La Liga. Spearheading the attack was the talismanic forward Diego Tristán, whose 12 crucial league goals (13 across all competitions) anchored the side. The season's defining narrative was the club's deep runs in cup competitions, reaching the Semi-finals of the Copa del Rey and pushing all the way to the Finals of the UEFA Intertoto Cup. This year, featuring the elegant playmaker Juan Carlos Valerón and solid defensive pillars, marked a strong first chapter for Caparrós and a renewed commitment to competitiveness.