Valencia CF Hits Rock Bottom: Worst La Liga Start Ever, Relegation Looms
Valencia CF is enduring an unprecedented collapse, sitting at the bottom of La Liga with just 10 points from 15 matches. This catastrophic start, the worst in the club's history, has left fans and players desperate for a miracle to avoid relegation.
Valencia CF is in freefall. The once-proud giants of Spanish football are rooted to the bottom of La Liga after suffering their third consecutive defeat, a crushing 1-0 loss to Real Valladolid. With only 10 points amassed from 15 games, this is officially the worst start in Valencia’s storied history.
The situation is dire. Five points separate Valencia from safety, and their performances on the pitch offer little hope. A critical showdown with relegation rivals Espanyol is looming, and anything less than victory could spell disaster. The fear of dropping to the Segunda División is no longer theoretical—it is dangerously close to reality.
Historically, Valencia has faced tough seasons, but nothing as catastrophic as this. In 1982-83, the team narrowly escaped relegation on goal difference. In the 2016-17 season, after a dismal start, managerial changes stabilized the team. But this season is different. Under manager Rubén Baraja, Valencia has been toothless in attack and vulnerable in defense. The team ranks among the lowest in goals scored and shows no signs of improvement.
Off the field, the chaos is equally damaging. Fan protests against owner Peter Lim have intensified, fueled by years of perceived mismanagement. The unfinished Nou Mestalla stadium remains a glaring symbol of broken promises, and the club’s once-unshakable identity is in tatters.
Time is running out for Valencia. The upcoming fixtures, especially against direct rivals, will define the season. Fans are clinging to memories of past great escapes, but the reality is grim. Baraja and his squad must produce nothing short of a miracle to save the club from an unthinkable relegation.