2005–06 Deportivo de La Coruña season
The 2005–06 season was Deportivo de La Coruña's 35th season in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football. They also competed in the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Intertoto Cup. The season covered the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006. Season summaryThe season began with Deportivo searching for a new manager, following the departure of Javier Irureta after seven highly successful seasons. He was replaced by Joaquín Caparrós, who joined from Sevilla.[2][3] Caparrós lead Depor to 8th in his first La Liga campaign, the same result as Irureta had achieved the previous year. Greater success was to be had in cup competitions, as they reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2002–03, before being defeated by eventual champions Espanyol.[4] They also reached the final stage of the 2005 UEFA Intertoto Cup, where they lost to French side Olympique de Marseille.[5] KitDeportivo's kit was manufactured by Joma and sponsored by Fadesa. PlayersSquadRetrieved on 31 March 2021[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during seasonNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Squad statsLast updated on 30 March 2021.[1][7][8]
CompetitionsLa Liga
Source: LFP
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head goals scored; 5th goal difference; 6th number of goals scored; 7th Fair-play points UEFA Intertoto CupSecond round
Deportivo La Coruña won 4–2 on aggregate Third round
Deportivo La Coruña won 4–0 on aggregate Semi-finals
Deportivo La Coruña won 4–2 on aggregate Finals
Olympique de Marseille won 5–3 on aggregate See alsoReferences
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