The 2019-20 campaign delivered a resilient season for Real Valladolid as Pucela secured a respectable 13th-place finish in La Liga, ensuring their top-flight status for a second consecutive year under the ownership of club legend Ronaldo. Leading the attack was forward Sergi Guardiola, whose 8 goals proved crucial, notably his dramatic 88th-minute equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Real Madrid. It was a season of consolidation and grit, extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which solidified the team's place in the elite and remains a defining chapter in their modern history.