Today marks 62 years since the 7th LaLiga title
On the 12th of March 1961, Real Madrid clinched the title with five games still to play.
Today marks 62 years since Real Madrid won their seventh LaLiga title. On the 12th of March 1961, the team made mathematically sure of the title with five games to go until the end of the season. The madridistas beat Mallorca 3-0 thanks to a Del Sol double and a Canario strike.
The season ended with Real Madrid clinching top spot in convincing fashion with 52 points. They were followed by Atlético Madrid, with 40. Puskas hit 27 goals to take the Pichichi Trophy and goalkeeper Vicente won the Zamora Trophy. The madridistas were coached by Miguel Muñoz, who won the first of five consecutive LaLiga titles at the helm. In the same season, the team also got their hands on the Intercontinental Cup.
The season ended with Real Madrid clinching top spot in convincing fashion with 52 points. They were followed by Atlético Madrid, with 40. Puskas hit 27 goals to take the Pichichi Trophy and goalkeeper Vicente won the Zamora Trophy. The madridistas were coached by Miguel Muñoz, who won the first of five consecutive LaLiga titles at the helm. In the same season, the team also got their hands on the Intercontinental Cup.