The white-and-purple team, which has suffered six consecutive defeats, sits at the bottom of La Liga with 16 points, while Alavés, the last team in the safe zone, has 34 points—meaning Valladolid is 18 points behind with only 15 points left to play for, effectively eliminating any chance of survival. Additionally, Valladolid has the worst defense and weakest attack in the league.

In the second half of the season, the team has only secured one point out of a possible 36, and if this trend continues, it could be recognized as the worst La Liga team of the 21st century. Currently, three teams hold the record for the worst performances: Córdoba in the 2014-15 season, Granada in 2016-17, and Málaga in 2017-18, each with only 20 points.

The club, managed under the presidency of former Brazilian star Ronaldo Nazário, has had three different coaches this season, none of whom could correct the team’s trajectory. The season began with Uruguayan coach Paulo Pezzolano, who had led the team to La Liga, but he was dismissed after the 15th week. Argentine Diego Cocca then took over for seven weeks. Finally, Álvaro Rubio took charge but failed to prevent relegation.

One of the most bitter incidents of the season occurred in the 30th week at the José Zorrilla Stadium, where Luis Pérez and Juan Miguel Latasa clashed violently during the match against Getafe, which ended in a heavy defeat for Valladolid. Pérez even attempted to attack his teammate on the bench.

Valladolid is one of the clubs that has frequently moved between Spain’s first and second divisions throughout its history, but this trend has intensified in the last five seasons, with three relegations and two promotions in quick succession. Ronaldo is seen as one of the main figures blamed for the relegation, with his managerial approach repeatedly criticized by fans and media, leading to protests against him during matches.