Paulo Pezzolano named new Valladolid coach

MADRID, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Real Valladolid have named Paulo Pezzolano as their new first team coach.

The Uruguayan, who turns 40 this month, replaced Juan Rojo 'Pacheta' who stepped down in the wake of Valladolid's 6-0 loss to Real Madrid on Sunday.

That result left Valladolid just above the relegation zone in La Liga, and Pezzolano's first task in the contract that he has signed until the end of June 20