2008–2012: Return to La Liga with Manuel Preciado thumb|left|250px|Football players celebrate with their fans the club's return to top-flight, 15 June 2008 With Manuel Preciado at the helm of the team since 2006, the 2007–08 season started with the club unbeaten during the first nine games. Finally, on 15 June 2008, the club secured promotion back to La Liga after beating 2–0 Eibar in the last round.
2008–2012: Return to La Liga with Manuel Preciado thumb|left|250px|Football players celebrate with their fans the club's return to top-flight, 15 June 2008 With Manuel Preciado at the helm of the team since 2006, the 2007–08 season started with the club unbeaten during the first nine games Finally, on 15 June 2008, the club secured promotion back to La Liga after beating 2–0 Eibar in the last round.