Compostela parted company with head coach Fernando Vázquez in March 1998, with the club in the relegation playoff places.

[3] Gabriel Leis coached the team for the rest of the season, but couldn't save them, and they ended the year in 17th place.

In the Copa del Rey they made it to the third round before being beaten 3–2 on aggregate by Segunda División side, and eventual semifinalists, Deportivo Alavés.

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