Coach Radomir Antic, returned to the club again, the 1999–00 season proved disastrous for Atletico. Replace Claudio Ranieri at the end of the season, the return of Antic for the third coaching stint failed to prevent the progress, depite reaching the Copa del Rey final. In December 1999, Gil and his board got suspended pending investigation into the misuse of club funds and government-appointed administrator, With the removal of club president Jesús Gil and his board, the club floundered and the players put in disastrous performances.
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