Real Valladolid has terminated the contract of head coach Paulo Pezzolano after a disappointing home loss to Atletico Madrid. This decision comes amidst protests from fans against the club’s major shareholder, Brazilian football legend Ronaldo, who faced calls to step down. Valladolid is struggling in LaLiga, sitting at the bottom of the table with just nine points from 15 matches, raising concerns over potential relegation for the team. Pezzolano was appointed in April 2023 and had previously led the club back to the top division.