Coach Arsenio Iglesias, the architect of their promotion in 1990–91, had returned to the club to begin his fourth spell as manager in the middle of the previous season, following the sacking of Marco Antonio Boronat, and guided Depor to third place in the league, only four points behind champions Barcelona.

Brazilian striker Bebeto, signed that summer from Vasco da Gama, scored 29 goals in the league,[1] which was enough to become the first Deportivo player in history to win the Pichichi Trophy.

They had less success in the Copa del Rey, where they were eliminated on penalties in the fourth round by Segunda División side Mérida.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.