It is 37 years since Real Madrid won LaLiga for the 22nd time. It was on 14 June 1987 that the team mathematically clinched the title after beating Zaragoza at La Romareda (3-1) on the second to last matchday of the season. Butragueño's brace and a goal by Solana secured the win for the madridistas.
 
The 1986/87 season was played in a different format, with a final playoff system. After being the best team in the first 34 games, Real Madrid headed the top six teams, who played each other again to decide the winner. At the end of the longest Liga, 44 matches, the madridistas had the most points (66) ahead of Barcelona (63).
 
Hugo Sánchez, Pichichi
Real Madrid were the top scorers in the championship with 84 goals and Hugo Sánchez won LaLiga Pichichi Trophy with 34 goals. That squad was coached by Leo Beenhakker, who on his debut at the helm won the first of his three league titles.