During Summer the club kept its core line-up delivering a decent performance in League with the team competing over European spots including a massive record of 18 months undefeated at La Romareda.

During winter Presidente Solans reinforced the team with Brazilian Right-back Cafu a 1994 FIFA World Cup winner.

[1][2] In Copa del Rey as incumbent Champions the squad was early eliminated by underdogs Albacete Balompie in Eightfinals.

[3] Finally, the club won in Paris its first European trophy defeating incumbent Champions and heavy-favourites Arsenal F.C.

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