The club won its third league title over defending champion FC Barcelona after 21 years aimed by several arrivals such as Di Stefano from Millonarios Fútbol Club[1] (included a transfer battle with CF Barcelona)[2] and 20-yrs-old winger from Racing Santander Francisco Gento.

[5] Also, newcomer striker Alfredo Di Stéfano got the Pichichi trophy of league topscorer with 27 goals.

[6] In June, the squad reached 1954 Copa del Generalísimo semi-finals being defeated by FC Barcelona.

Real played without Di Stéfano, as the Copa del Generalísimo only allowed Spanish players to enter at the time.

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