Real Valladolid - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Real Valladolid is a professional football club based in Valladolid, Spain. The team was founded on June 20, 1928.
- 2. The team's official colors are purple and white, and their home stadium is the Estadio Jose Zorrilla, which has a capacity of around 27,500 spectators.
- 3. Real Valladolid has had a varied history in Spanish football, with periods of success and relegation. They have spent most of their history in the top two divisions of Spanish football.
- 4. The team's nickname is Pucela, which is a term used to refer to the city of Valladolid.
- 5. Real Valladolid has won the Segunda Division (Second Division) title on three occasions, in 1948-49, 1958-59, and 2006-07.
- 6. The team's most successful period was in the 1980s when they regularly competed in the top division and achieved their highest-ever league finish of fourth place in the 1988-89 season.
- 7. Real Valladolid has had several notable players in its history, including Brazilian forward Ronaldo, who played for the team in the 1996-97 season before moving on to become one of the world's best players.
- 8. The team's current head coach is Sergio Gonzalez, a former Spanish footballer who took over the role in 2018.
- 9. Real Valladolid's biggest rival is Real Zaragoza, with whom they contest the "Derbi del Ebro" (Ebro Derby) due to the cities' proximity along the Ebro River.
- 10. The team's supporters are known for their passionate and loyal support, with the Estadio Jose Zorrilla often filled with chanting and singing during matches.