Historic LaLiga Massacre: Betis Crushes Ronaldo's Valladolid and Sends Them to the Second Division!

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In a dramatic night, Real Betis destroyed Ronaldo Fenômeno's Real Valladolid with a crushing 5-1, sealing the club's relegation. The result pushes Betis forward in the fight for a Champions League spot.

Real Betis thrashed Valladolid 5-1 this Thursday in a LaLiga match that will go down in history. Valladolid, a club in which Ronaldo Fenômeno is the majority shareholder, couldn't handle the pressure and was officially relegated to the Second Division. Jesús Rodriguez opened the scoring, and Chuky managed to equalize before halftime. But the second half was a blowout: Cucho Hernández, Isco, and Perraud pushed Betis ahead, with Ezzalzouli wrapping it up with a stunning goal from the left. With the win, Betis climbed to 54 points and provisionally secured 5th place, surpassing Villarreal — who still have a game in hand. And there’s more: due to the strong performance of Spanish clubs in European competitions, LaLiga will now have five spots in the next Champions League. The battle for the last spot will heat up over the next five rounds! Meanwhile, Valladolid faces relegation after one of the worst campaigns of the season.

Real Valladolid faces its third relegation in five years, marked by poor management, questionable decisions, and the absence of Ronaldo Fenômeno.

Real Valladolid confirmed its third relegation in five years, following a season marked by poor management and questionable decisions. Under the presidency of Ronaldo Fenômeno, the club faced criticism for his absence and lack of leadership. The sports management, led by Domingo Catoira, was the target of fan protests demanding changes. The team had three different coaches during the season, reflecting internal instability. Players like Anuar expressed frustration and apologized to fans. With only 16 points in 33 games, Valladolid had the worst defense in the league, conceding 76 goals. Disillusioned fans saw the slogan "Made to be together" unravel amid disastrous management