45 years ago today, the 20th football league title was won
On 18 May 1980, Real Madrid won the championship by beating Athletic Club (3-1) on the final matchday.
45 years ago today, Real Madrid won its 20th league title. On 18 May 1980, the Whites won the championship after beating Athletic Club (3-1) at home on the final matchday. The Madridistas went into the half-time break ahead thanks to Ángel's goal. After returning from the dressing rooms, Juanito widened the gap and Dani made the game more exciting for the visitors. Pirri, from the penalty spot, sealed the victory and the championship.
Real Madrid finished the league a point ahead of Real Sociedad and 14 ahead of Sporting, in third place. In addition, the Madridistas were the top scorers in the championship with 70 goals. Santillana (23 goals) finished as the team's top scorer. That squad was coached by Boskov, who in his debut season at the club lifted the league title and the Copa del Rey.