44 years since club's 20th football league crown
On 18 May 1980, Real Madrid clinched the championship with a 3-1 win over Athletic Club on the last matchday.
Today marks the 44th anniversary of Real Madrid's 20th league title. On 18 May 1980, the Whites clinched the title with a 3-1 home win over Athletic Club on the final day of the season. The madridistas went into the half-time break ahead thanks to Ángel's goal. After the interval, Juanito extended the lead and Dani brought the visitors back into the game. Then a Pirri penalty sealed the win and the championship.
Real Madrid finished that league season one point ahead of Real Sociedad and 14 above third-placed Sporting. The madridistas were also the top scorers in the league with 70 goals. Santillana (23 goals) finished as the team's top scorer. The squad was coached by Boskov, who in his first season at the club secured the league title and the Copa del Rey.