Real Valladolid

Real Valladolid Club de Futbol are a modest Spanish club based in the city of Valladolid in Spain. They currently compete in Segunda Division.

History

Founded on June 20,1928, Real Valladolid had to trudge most of their history in the lower divisions but ultimately gained promotion in the 1947-1948 season and the very next year reached the final of the Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup) but were beaten 4-1 by Athletic de Bilbao.

Since then the club has been oscillating between the Segunda Division and the Spanish first division. More recently, they were promoted to La Liga in 2017-18. Former Brazil international Ronaldo became a majority shareholder in the club in September 2018.

Valladolid dropped back to the Segunda Division in 2020-21 after finishing 19th but instantly regained top-flight status after finishing as runners-up under head coach Pacheta. Valladolid were relegated again in 2022-23.

Nickname & Stadium

Valladolid bear the nickname Pucela (the way the Romans called the city). They play their home matches at the Nuevo Estadio Jose Zorrilla which has a capacity of 26,512.