The 2021-22 campaign was a season of vital mid-season change and soaring ambition for Las Palmas. Following the arrival of new head coach García Pimienta, Los Amarillos surged up the table to secure a crucial 4th-place finish in the Segunda División, qualifying for the high-stakes promotion play-offs. Leading the charge was the talismanic captain Jonathan Viera, whose personal-best 14 league goals anchored an attack that also featured star forward Jesé. The season culminated in an explosive semi-final showdown, the derbi canario, against arch-rivals Tenerife, but despite their strong league form, the team ultimately fell short in the play-off, making it a dramatic chapter of near-miss in the club's long-awaited push for a return to the top flight.