46 years ago, the 20th football league title was won
On May 18, 1980, Real Madrid secured the championship by defeating Athletic Club (3-1) on the final matchday.
It has been 46 years since Real Madrid's 20th League title. On May 18, 1980, our team secured the championship by defeating Athletic Club at home (3-1) on the final matchday. The madridistas went into halftime with the lead thanks to a goal from Ángel. After the break, Juanito extended the lead, and Dani brought excitement to the match for the visitors. Pirri, from the penalty spot, sealed the victory and the championship.
Real Madrid finished that League campaign with a one-point advantage over Real Sociedad and 14 points ahead of Sporting, who finished third. Additionally, the madridistas were the top scorers of the championship with 70 goals. Santillana (23 goals) ended as the team's top scorer. That squad was coached by Boskov, who in his debut season with the club won both the league title and the Copa del Rey.
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