Counting since their first La Liga game, September 4, 1977. Lost 2–1 at Cádiz in 1977 in a match where both clubs were making their top-flight debuts; the pride of Vallecas has never finished above eighth.
IN THE MEANTIME…
The Franjirrojos have never won it all. This clock has been running since their first La Liga game.
They have never even reached the title race.
That's 49 La Liga seasons of waiting.
Since then: MTV went on the air, YouTube launched, and ChatGPT launched.
8 U.S. presidencies have started.
Lionel Messi wouldn't be born for another 10 years.