The 2009-10 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top for Valencia as Los Che, under manager Unai Emery, surged to a spectacular 3rd-place finish in La Liga, which secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League. Leading the charge was the prolific and talismanic centre-forward David Villa, whose 21 league goals (28 overall) anchored a side that featured emerging stars like Juan Mata and Jordi Alba. It was a vital year built on domestic consistency and an ambitious run to the Europa League Quarter-finals, proving their top-tier status and remaining a defining chapter in the club's modern history.. The 2010-11 campaign was a pivotal season of transition and consolidation for Valencia as Los Che, under Unai Emery, bravely navigated their first season without star striker David Villa. Despite the immense challenge of competing against the dominant Barcelona and Real Madrid, Valencia secured a vital 3rd-place finish in La Liga, ensuring a coveted return to the Champions League. Spearheading the revamped attack was the returning local hero Roberto Soldado, whose 18 league goals (25 across all competitions) announced him as the new talisman. Although the side reached the Round of 16 in both the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, the season was defined by Soldado's emergence, cementing a period of relative stability and high-level European qualification that marked a crucial step forward for the club.. The 2011-12 campaign delivered a crucial top-tier finish for Valencia as Los Che secured a strong 3rd place in La Liga for the third consecutive season, cementing their status as the 'best of the rest' behind the dominant Real Madrid and Barcelona. Under manager Unai Emery, who was in his final season, the team also mounted deep runs in cup competitions, reaching the semi-finals of both the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Europa League. Leading the charge with stunning consistency was their prolific striker Roberto Soldado, whose 17 league goals (26 in all competitions) proved decisive in a season built on European ambition and the emergence of future star Jordi Alba. It was a successful year that marked the end of an era under Emery and remains a defining chapter in the club's consistent push for elite status.. The 2012-13 campaign for Valencia was a tumultuous yet memorable one, defined by changes in leadership and a brilliant run from their star striker. Los Che ultimately finished 5th in La Liga, narrowly missing the Champions League but securing a spot in the Europa League. Spearheading the attack was the talismanic local hero Roberto Soldado, whose prolific 24 league goals (30 in all competitions) proved vital in a season where he cemented his reputation as a "pure predator." Despite mid-season managerial upheaval that saw Mauricio Pellegrino replaced by Ernesto Valverde, the team, featuring the veteran presence of captain David Albelda and key players like Jonas and Éver Banega, showed flashes of brilliance, including a run to the Champions League Round of 16, marking a dramatic and unforgettable year for the club.. The 2013-14 campaign was a tumultuous and transitional season for Valencia, as Los Che endured a chaotic domestic spell that resulted in a disappointing 8th-place finish in La Liga and a failure to qualify for Europe. The year was defined by the mid-season dismissal of Miroslav Đukić and the subsequent arrival of Juan Antonio Pizzi, who galvanized the squad into a thrilling run to the UEFA Europa League Semi-finals before an agonizing loss to eventual champions Sevilla. Brazilian forward Jonas led the league scoring with 10 goals, but the season's fighting spirit was best captured by memorable results like the surprise 3-2 victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou, marking a defining but ultimately frustrating chapter before the club was sold to new owner Peter Lim.. The 2014-15 campaign delivered a powerful redemption and a glorious return to the European elite for Valencia, as Los Che clinched a dramatic 4th-place finish in La Liga on the final day to secure a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Under new owner Peter Lim and manager Nuno Espírito Santo, the team was anchored by the defensive mastery of Nicolás Otamendi and the scoring brilliance of captain Dani Parejo, whose career-best 12 league goals proved decisive in their fight. It was a pivotal year that re-established the club as a force, highlighted by a famous victory that dramatically ended Real Madrid's 22-game unbeaten run.. The 2015-16 campaign was a disastrous and turbulent year for Valencia as Los Che slumped to a deeply disappointing 12th-place finish in La Liga, with the club cycling through four different head coaches. The season was defined by the controversial, short-lived, and ultimately doomed tenure of manager Gary Neville, during which the team struggled to find form. Amidst this chaos, the team's captain and local hero, Paco Alcácer, remained a beacon of hope, grabbing 13 crucial league goals. Despite runs to the Copa del Rey semi-finals and the Europa League Round of 16, the year remains a painful but defining chapter that marked a significant period of instability for the club.. The 2016-17 campaign was a season of dramatic, intense instability for Valencia, as Los Che finished a disappointing 12th in La Liga, navigating four different managerial periods under Pako Ayestarán, Cesare Prandelli, and two spells for club legend Voro. The turbulent year, defined by off-field chaos that nearly plunged the club into a relegation battle, was only averted by Voro's late-season stabilization efforts. League scoring was led by a four-way tie, with loanee Simone Zaza and Santi Mina both notching 6 crucial league goals alongside Dani Parejo and Munir El Haddadi. It remains a defining, difficult chapter that showcased the deep-seated issues at the club.. The 2017-18 campaign delivered a powerful resurgence for Valencia as Los Che, under manager Marcelino García Toral, clinched a spectacular 4th-place finish in La Liga, securing a coveted return to the UEFA Champions League. Leading the charge was the prolific forward Rodrigo, whose 16 goals proved decisive in a season built on tactical stability, a formidable early-season run, and the passionate support of the Mestalla faithful. It was a vital year that marked the club's return to the European elite and remains a defining chapter of their modern history.. The 2018-19 campaign delivered a glorious, drought-ending Copa del Rey triumph for Valencia, securing their first major silverware since 2008. Manager Marcelino guided Los Che to a crucial 4th-place finish in La Liga, which ensured a vital return to the UEFA Champions League. While captain Daniel Parejo led the league scoring chart with 9 goals, the season was defined by the stunning 2-1 Copa del Rey Final victory over Barcelona, with first-half goals from Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo Moreno securing the title. It was a spectacular finale that capped the club's centenary year and remains a truly defining chapter in Valencia's modern history.. The 2019-20 campaign, Valencia's centenary season, was turbulent and ended with a disappointing 9th-place finish in La Liga, far below the club's recent standards. The year was defined by profound instability, including the controversial sackings of managers Marcelino and Albert Celades. Spearheading the attack amid the chaos was the new Uruguayan forward Maxi Gómez, whose 10 league goals led the team's scoring charts. The season featured a dramatic run to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 but culminated in a drop out of European qualification spots, marking a painful and unforgettable chapter in Los Che's history.