Which club won the 1995-96 La Liga title?

Atlético Madrid won the 1995–96 La Liga title.

Under manager Radomir Antić, Atlético produced the finest league season in the club’s history to that point. They finished first and also won the Copa del Rey, completing a domestic double. It was Atlético’s ninth Spanish league title and their first since 1976–77.

The title-winning side combined a strong defence with influential players such as goalkeeper José Molina, midfielder Milinko Pantić and forward Lyuboslav Penev. Pantić was particularly important in midfield and set-piece situations, while Penev led Atlético’s league scoring with 16 goals. The team’s success ended a period in which Real Madrid and Barcelona had dominated much of Spanish football.

The season is sometimes confused with 1996–97, when Real Madrid won La Liga and Ronaldo led the scoring charts for Barcelona. Another nearby fact is that 1995–96 was still played with 22 teams, and Atlético’s title was secured during the final season before La Liga’s later reduction to 20 clubs.