The 1999-00 campaign delivered a highly respectable and stable season for Real Valladolid, with Pucela securing a solid 8th-place finish in a competitive La Liga. Leading the charge was the clinical striker Víctor Fernández, whose crucial 13 goals anchored the attack and proved decisive. Anchored by the defensive presence of goalkeeper César Sánchez and featuring veterans like Caminero and the emerging talent of Gabriel Heinze, this impressive performance secured a stable mid-table spot and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.. The 2000-01 campaign was a tense, hard-fought season for Real Valladolid as Pucela battled for survival, ultimately securing their top-flight status with a crucial 16th-place finish in La Liga. Leading the line as joint-top scorers were the forwards Iván Kaviedes and Sergio Pachón, who each netted 6 vital goals in a campaign defined by fine margins. The season featured the mid-year arrival of manager Pepe Moré, whose guidance successfully steered the club clear of the relegation zone, marking a defining chapter of grit and determination in their recent history.