Furthermore, under the helm of new coach John Benjamin Toshack, the team broke the record for most league goals in a season, with 107.

[1] Mexican striker Hugo Sánchez scored 38 of them, equaling Telmo Zarra's record,[2] and won the European Golden Boot.

[3] Real Madrid were also aiming to clinch the second consecutive domestic double, going all the way to the Copa del Rey final where they were beaten by Barcelona 0–2.

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

[5] Schuster 38' Martín Vázquez 42' Martín Vázquez 57' Hugo Sánchez 69' Hugo Sánchez 87' Awarded automatically to Real Madrid after they won the Double (League and Copa del Rey).