The club clinched its 16th League title with a massive 12 points gap above runners-up Real Zaragoza catching the first spot early since round 6 of the tournament.

After collapsing to the 8th place last season, changes came to the team in the summer: replacing interim coach Luis Molowny[1] arrived new head coach former Yugoslavia side manager Miljan Miljanić,[2] 1974 FIFA World Cup winner Paul Breitner[3] replacing Ramón Grosso as a starter in midfield, and Argentine forward Roberto Martínez[4] from Español (resulting in Oscar Más being transferred out the team).

In the offensive line, Miljanic changed the side moving Gunter Netzer from midfield to forward position along with striker Roberto Martínez, and returned back from injuries was Santillana benching ageing Amancio.

[5] Also, during June the squad clinched "The Double" after winning the 1975 Copa del Generalísimo Final over Atlético Madrid on penalties 4–3 after a 0–0 draw.

[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.