The 1976–77 season was Atlético Madrid's 73rd season in existence and the club's 40th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football.
Summary During summer the club transferred in Argentine Forward Ruben Cano from Elche CF forming an effective partnership with Ruben Ayala. The season is best remembered by a 4-0 won match against archrivals Real Madrid. In his third campaign as head coach Luis Aragones clinched the league trophy with the team defeating FC Barcelona in a closed race. The eightieth league title was assured on 15 May 1977 at Santiago Bernabeu stadium with a draw. Meanwhile, in the European Cup Winners' Cup the team reached the semifinals stage only to be defeated by the West German side Hamburger SV in a two-legged series. Also, in Copa del Rey the club as incumbent champions was early eliminated in eightfinals by underdogs Sevilla FC.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from TypeFWRubén CanoElche CFGKRobiSalamancaDFJuan José RubioAtletico MadrileñoDFJuan SierraAtletico MadrileñoDFAntonio ToranAtletico Madrileño Out Pos. Name To TypeMFAdelardo retiredDFFrancisco Baena Deportivo AlavésDFFrancisco Galán Real OviedoDFLuis Gómez CD Málaga DFAntonio Díaz Granada CF
Competitions Primera Division
League table
Results by round –
Matches
Copa del Rey
Eightfinals
European Cup Winners' Cup
Round of 32
Eightfinals
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Statistics Players statistics
References