MADRID (AP) — Valladolid, the team owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo, was relegated in the Spanish league after a 5-1 loss at Real Betis on Thursday.
It is the third relegation in seven years for Valladolid under Ronaldo, who is reportedly negotiating the sale of the club. The Brazil great has been loudly criticized by Valladolid's fans, who say he has been absent and doesn't give enough attention to the club.
Last-place Valladolid has lost 13 of its last 14 matches and its goal differential is at negative 57.
“We can't make up excuses,” coach Álvaro Rubio said.