The 2022-23 campaign was a tumultuous season of transition and eventual consolidation for Sporting Gijón as Rojiblancos fought to a nervous 17th-place finish in the Segunda División, ultimately securing their safety despite a mid-table drop. The year was defined by the mid-season managerial change from Abelardo to Miguel Ángel Ramírez and the arrival of the new Orlegi ownership. Leading the line for the side were the joint top scorers, Aitor García and the on-loan Juan Ferney Otero, whose 6 goals apiece proved crucial in a campaign built on sheer grit and the enduring, passionate support of the faithful at the historic El Molinón.