The 2014-15 campaign was a season of immediate and agonizing ambition for Real Valladolid, as Pucela fought for an instant return to the top flight following their relegation from La Liga. They secured a strong 5th-place finish in the Segunda División (Liga Adelante), which qualified them for the promotion play-offs. Spearheading the attack was the decisive goalscorer Óscar, whose 16 goals powered the team throughout the regular season, which included memorable thrashings like the spectacular 7-0 victory over Barcelona B. However, the season ended in heartbreak, as they were eliminated in the semi-finals of the promotion play-offs by UD Las Palmas, marking a frustrating near-miss in their determined push for promotion.