The 2020-21 campaign delivered devastating heartbreak for Real Valladolid, culminating in Pucela's crushing 19th-place finish in La Liga and relegation after a three-season stay in the top flight. The season, overseen by manager Sergio González and club President Ronaldo, was characterized by a turbulent start and a severe struggle for goals. Despite the combined efforts of top league goalscorers Fabián Orellana and Shon Weissman, who netted 6 goals each, the team could not arrest their slide. The year remains a painful chapter, defined by their final-day loss to Atlético Madrid, a result that simultaneously confirmed their own relegation and crowned their opponents as league champions.