38 years since the 23rd League title
On April 24, 1988, Real Madrid won the championship by defeating Betis 6-0.
Today marks 38 years since Real Madrid's 23rd football league title. On April 24, 1988, the team mathematically secured the title after thrashing Betis at the Bernabéu (6-0), with a brace from Míchel and goals from Hugo Sánchez, Gallego, Gordillo and Sanchís. Real Madrid's dominance in this edition was absolute, allowing them to clinch the title on matchday 34, four games before the season's conclusion.
Real Madrid finished the 1987/88 league, the third of the five consecutive titles achieved by the Quinta del Buitre, with an 11-point lead over Real Sociedad. Individually, the squad coached by Leo Beenhakker boasted the league's best goalkeeper and top scorer. Hugo Sánchez won the Pichichi Trophy with 29 goals, while Buyo secured the Zamora Trophy.
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