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.