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Probably the most controversial moments in La Liga this weekend occurred earlier than the match between Actual Valladolid and Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone’s aspect delivered a crushing 0-5 defeat to the house workforce, however the drama began lengthy earlier than the ultimate whistle. Forward of the sport, Actual Valladolid followers staged a protest towards membership president Ronaldo Nazario, displaying flags that learn “Ronaldo go residence.”
The followers’ frustrations stem from their deep concern concerning the membership’s present plight. After 15 matches within the 2024-25 season, Valladolid has managed solely 2 wins and three attracts, whereas struggling 10 defeats. The criticism has not been restricted to the administration however has additionally prolonged to each the coach and the gamers.
Saturday’s heavy loss to Atletico Madrid was the ultimate straw, prompting the membership to half methods with coach Paulo Pezzolano. The Uruguayan took over on the finish of the 2022-23 season, throughout which the workforce was already going through relegation. Whereas they earned promotion again to La Liga after ending second within the Segunda Division, the dearth of constructive outcomes underneath Pezzolano’s stewardship led the membership to make the troublesome choice to sack him.
Whereas the blame falls on the coach and the gamers for the poor performances on the pitch, many followers additionally criticize president Ronaldo Nazario’s lack of involvement with the membership. Final weekend, as Valladolid confronted Getafe—a vital match of their combat to keep away from relegation—Ronaldo was busy streaming his “Galacticos Open 2024” tennis event on his Twitch channel, RonaldoTV, as an alternative of specializing in the footballing disaster at hand.
This has solely added to the rising discontent amongst supporters, who imagine the membership’s management just isn’t totally invested in its struggles. Followers have been vocal about their considerations for a while. On September 21, 2024, throughout a match towards Actual Sociedad on the Jose Zorrilla Stadium, they displayed a banner that learn: “No somos un ascensor. Somos un historico,” which interprets to “We’re not an elevator. We’re a historic membership.”
Since buying a controlling 51% stake within the membership in 2018, Ronaldo’s possession has seen little change in Valladolid’s fortunes. For the reason that 2020-21 season, the membership has oscillated between La Liga and the Segunda División, relegated in two campaigns and promoted in different two. Now, sitting on the backside of La Liga with simply 9 factors, 10 targets scored, and 32 conceded, followers concern that historical past could repeat itself until drastic change happens quickly.
Rubio appointed as interim coach
Within the wake of Paulo Pezzolano’s dismissal, Actual Valladolid is in the hunt for a coach who can lead the workforce out of the relegation zone. Nevertheless, with the membership in its present state, it’s an unattractive proposition for a lot of. Within the interim, Alvaro Rubio has been appointed as the brand new head coach. The 45-year-old, who beforehand coached Actual Valladolid’s youth academy, will now look to stabilize the workforce.
Rubio’s first process would be the upcoming Copa del Rey match towards Actual Avila. In his pre-match press convention, he addressed the opportunity of remaining within the function long-term, acknowledging the challenges forward: “I didn’t know what would occur. There’s a chance of constant, and for now, I’m right here, enthusiastic about it, completely happy for it, as a result of it’s a membership’s effort that we wish to transfer ahead with, and I’m going to organize for this match as if it have been my final, and do it as greatest as I can.”
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