Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo feels prepared and excited as he embarks on a new chapter in his career after purchasing a 51 percent stake in La Liga side Real Valladolid.

Ronaldo, 42, acquired the majority stake from club president Carlos Suarez, who owned 66 percent, on Monday for €30 million.

He was unveiled as the new primary owner in a ceremony at Valladolid's city hall and is expected to take over the role of president.

"I've gone through many stages in my football career to prepare...

Real Valladolid president Carlos Suarez has admitted the condition of the Jose Zorrilla stadium pitch against Barcelona was not up to La Liga standards.

La Liga have opened disciplinary proceedings following Barca's 1-0 win at Valladolid on Saturday.

"We thought it was going to be better than it was and that it wouldn't come up as much as it did," Suarez told Cadena Ser radio. 

"It's our responsibility and if a fine is given, I obviously think it will be just."

Valladolid laid a new...

Real Valladolid will face disciplinary action over the state of their pitch during their 1-0 loss to Barcelona, with Gerard Pique labelling the playing surface at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla a "disgrace."

Sources confirmed to ESPN FC on Saturday evening that Barca had filed an official complaint, and on Sunday morning La Liga confirmed it would open an investigation.

"After the end of the match between Real Valladolid and FC Barcelona, on match day two of La Liga Santander, disciplinary proceedings...

Real Valladolid earned promotion to the top flight in La Liga after drawing with Numancia 1-1 on Saturday to win their playoff final 4-1 on aggregate.

Numancia, facing a three-goal deficit from their home defeat in the first leg, finally got on the board when Manuel del Moral scored in the 87th minute.

But Jaime Mata levelled the second leg match in stoppage time and Valladolid celebrated their return to the Primera Division for the first time since the 2013-14 season.

They will join Segunda...