Real Valladolid CF

1) Real Valladolid CF: Club Overview

Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., or simply Real Valladolid, is a Spanish professional football club based in Valladolid, Castile and León. Founded on June 20, 1928, the club’s colors are violet and white, displayed in stripes on their kit since its inception. Real Valladolid competes in La Liga, Spain’s top football division. The team plays its home games at the Estadio José Zorrilla, which has a seating capacity of 27,846 spectators.

2) Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol
• Nickname: Pucela / Pucelanos (Pucelle)
• Slogan: “Hala Real!”
• Home Ground: Estadio José Zorrilla

3) History

Real Valladolid CF was formed from the merger of Real Unión Deportiva de Valladolid and Club Deportivo Español in 1928. The club reached the top level in the 1947–48 season, becoming the first Castile and León club to play in La Liga. In the following years, Valladolid consistently competed in the top division, with notable achievements such as reaching the Copa del Rey finals.

4) Achievements

• Valladolid’s honours include winning the defunct Copa de la Liga in the 1983–84 season.
• The club has been runner-up in the Copa del Rey twice (1949–50 and 1988–89).
• Real Valladolid has participated in two UEFA Cup editions (1984–85 and 1997–98) and one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1989–90).

5) Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Real Valladolid shares intense rivalries with other Spanish clubs, especially those from the Castile and León region.

6) Biggest Wins

• Notable victories include a 2–0 win against Andorra CF in the 2023–24 season.

7) Biggest Loss

• Real Valladolid’s biggest defeat was a 4–1 loss to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey finals.

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