La Liga is more difficult than ever before, with fresh challenges for clubs and advancements in game plans in order to keep a berth in the Spanish league. Failure to perform to expectations will only result in a team being relegated; such humiliation should not be experienced by clubs. Real Valladolid was demoted on the final day, causing great distress among the players and supporters alike. They were on the verge of a narrow escape, but things did not go as planned for Valladolid manager Paulo Pezzolano, draw tie against Getafe, putting Almeria one point ahead.