After spending most of the campaign sidelined with a severe knee injury, he helped the team win the Copa del Rey, netting the second goal in a 3–1 victory over former club Getafe in the final after Juan Mata had scored the first.
Despite being sidelined with a severe knee injury throughout the season, he played a crucial role in helping his team win the Copa del Rey. He scored the second goal in their 3-1 victory over Getafe in the final, following Juan Mata's opening goal.