The 2016-17 campaign delivered a historic European push for Sevilla as Los Nervionenses surged to a strong 4th-place finish in La Liga, achieving their second-highest points tally ever (72 points). Under the ambitious guidance of new head coach Jorge Sampaoli, the team was a genuine title challenger for much of the season, securing a third consecutive UEFA Champions League qualification, a historic feat for the club. Leading the attack was Wissam Ben Yedder, whose 11 league goals and 24 goals across all competitions proved vital in a campaign defined by an exciting new attacking style, despite early exits in the UEFA Super Cup and Supercopa de España.