In the 1995–96 season,

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competed in

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and

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Summary

During summer the club board sacked

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after a disappointing

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that included relegation issues and appointed

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German head coach

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who managed

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in 1992–94. Arrivals included Yugoslav midfielder Slavisa Jokanovic from

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after a failed bid by Atletico Madrid's new trainer

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and defender Alexis Suarez. On the contrary, several players left the club: midfielders

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and left-back

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. The squad delivered a decent league season finishing in 5th position enough to clinch a 1995-96 UEFA Cup spot ahead of

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and

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. Meanwhile, in

the team defeated incumbent champions and heavy favourites

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in Eightfinals and reached the quarterfinals only to be defeated 0–3 in two legs by upcoming champions Atletico Madrid. Also, Argentinian Striker

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won the

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after scored 31 league goals.

Squad

Transfers

Winter

Results

La Liga

League table

Results by round

Matches

Copa del Rey

Round 2

Round of 32

Eightfinals

Quarterfinals

Statistics

Players statistics

References

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