La Liga 2018-19: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Valladoid Talking Points and Observations.

4) Valladolid could end up having one of their best seasons in recent history

Valladolid put up a very strong fight against one of the best teams, and it isn't a first-time occurrence this season

Valladolid has had the same core of players start every game of the season so far as Nacho Martinez, Fernando Calero, Kiko, and Javi Moyano have started every game this season.

They have earnt a place in the top ten after the first quarter of the season and started the game three places above the Champions League holders, in sixth, though now sit eighth at the table with 4 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, two of those being to Real Madrid and Barcelona, both of whom needed a lot of luck to penetrate that Valladolid backline.

Valladolid lack someone to put the finishing touch to their sweeping counters and could do well for themselves by investing in a player who is clinical in front of goal and can play in and around the penalty area.