61 years since the 7th league title was won
Real Madrid won the title on 12 March 1961, with five games remaining in the season.
Real Madrid won their seventh league title 61 years ago. The team clinched the league on 12 March 1961, with five games left to play in the competition as the madridistas beat Mallorca 3-0 with a brace from Del Sol and a goal by Canario.
Real Madrid finished top of the table that year with 52 points, ahead of Atlético Madrid, who finished second on 40 points. Puskas was the top scorer with 27 goals and goalkeeper Vicente won the Zamora Trophy. Miguel Muñoz's team won the first of five consecutive league titles, also winning the Intercontinental Cup that season.
Real Madrid finished top of the table that year with 52 points, ahead of Atlético Madrid, who finished second on 40 points. Puskas was the top scorer with 27 goals and goalkeeper Vicente won the Zamora Trophy. Miguel Muñoz's team won the first of five consecutive league titles, also winning the Intercontinental Cup that season.