Sal Rei came back for a stint for another national title in 2005 and repeatedly finished second with 3 wins and scored 9 goals, sixth most in the nation (second in the group). Their points were shared with Académica do Fogo, that club had two wins. Sal Rei headed to the semis and attempted to overturn Sporting Praia in successes, they won the first leg 2–1, first by Ravs, then by Cai, Sal Rei lost the second leg and their hopes for another national title faded. From that time, Sport Sal Rei Club's positions had been steadily slumping at the national divisions at group stage between 2005 and 2011, they were semi-finalist in 2005, third for the next two seasons, 4th in 2008 and 5th in 2011 and 2016. After winning a regional title in 2011, they came back to the nationals, all of their four matches ended in losses as it was once their worst season without any wins and scored a goal.