47 years ago, the 19th football league title was won
On May 27, 1979, Real Madrid secured the title in the penultimate matchday.
It has been 47 years since Real Madrid won their 19th League title. On May 27, 1979, our team mathematically clinched the championship in the penultimate matchday despite losing to Sevilla at the Sánchez-Pizjuán (2-1). Sporting's draw against Celta in Gijón allowed the madridistas to secure their second consecutive league title.
Real Madrid finished the 1978/79 season four points ahead of Sporting, who were second in the standings, and remained unbeaten at the Santiago Bernabéu throughout the entire competition. In that squad coached by Molowny, the standout in scoring was Santillana, who netted 18 goals in the League.
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