The 2016-17 campaign delivered a memorable European run for Celta Vigo as Os Celestes battled their way to a respectable 13th-place finish in La Liga while excelling in cup competitions. Under the guidance of Eduardo Berizzo, the club reached the semi-finals of both the Copa del Rey and, most notably, the UEFA Europa League, their first-ever European knockout semi-final, before narrowly losing to eventual champions Manchester United. Spearheading the attack was the talismanic Iago Aspas, whose personal-best 19 league goals earned him the Zarra Trophy for the top Spanish scorer, proving decisive in a season built on ambition and the thrill of a deep continental adventure. It remains a defining chapter of their "EuroCelta" era.