The 1993-94 campaign delivered a heart-stopping, dramatic relegation battle for Real Valladolid as Pucela finished a precarious 18th in La Liga. This placing forced them into a tense, do-or-die relegation play-off against Rayo Vallecano to retain their top-flight status. Leading the charge was the ever-reliable forward Alberto López Moreno, whose 13 crucial goals were vital in a season built on sheer grit and the mid-season arrival of manager Pepe Moré for his first spell. It was a nervy year that culminated in a successful escape from the drop and remains a defining chapter of their enduring fighting spirit in La Liga.