Top 10 biggest wins in La Liga history: Barcelona’s double nightmare as the victim

La Liga, established in 1929, is currently the highest-level men's football league in Spain. Since its inception, 62 teams have competed in the league, with Barcelona winning the first title. However, the club also holds an unwanted record, as they were the victims of the biggest defeats in league history not just once, but twice. In this article, nowgoalpro.net reviews 10 of the biggest wins in La Liga history.

Top 10 biggest wins in La Liga history

1. February 8, 1931: Athletic Bilbao 12:1 FC Barcelona

The first match on this list took place almost 100 years ago, during the second season of the league. It was the 10th round of the 1930/31 season, played at San Mames. In this match, striker Agustín Sauto Arana scored seven goals, setting a record for the most goals by a single player in one La Liga match. The other goals for Bilbao were scored by Gorostiza, Lafuente, Garizurieta, and one own goal from a Barcelona player. Barcelona’s only goal was scored by Severiano Goiburu in the 10th minute to make it 1-1. To this day, this remains the match with the largest winning margin in La Liga history.

2. September 29, 1940: Sevilla FC 11:1 FC Barcelona

Barcelona’s nightmare returned 10 years later on the opening day of the 1940/41 season. The match was played at Nervión, Sevilla’s former home stadium. Barcelona took the lead through Valle. However, in just 15 minutes, from the 23rd to the 38th minute, Sevilla scored eight goals. The intense atmosphere at Nervión overwhelmed Barcelona, and they eventually conceded 11 goals in one of the heaviest defeats in their history.

3. January 11, 1942: Athletic Bilbao 10:0 Celta de Vigo

Another match involving Bilbao came against Celta de Vigo in the 1941/42 season. The attacking duo of Telmo Zarra and José Luis Panizo combined for seven goals to secure a dominant win. Bilbao led 4-0 at halftime, leaving Celta with no chance to respond. Zarra was in outstanding form, converting almost every opportunity inside the penalty area.

4. November 19, 1950: Athletic Bilbao 10:0 UE Lleida

The third appearance of Athletic Bilbao on this list came against UE Lleida, who were playing in their first La Liga season. Telmo Zarra, Panizo, and Gainza led the attack as Bilbao scored 10 goals. Zarra was the standout player with six goals, all scored in the second half. By the end of the season, UE Lleida were relegated after conceding 134 goals in 30 matches.

5. September 28, 1941: Sevilla FC 10:0 Real Oviedo

Another 10-0 victory occurred in the 1941/42 season, this time in the opening round. Campanal I and Raimundo were the key players for Sevilla, combining for seven goals. Sevilla controlled the match from the first half, and Real Oviedo struggled throughout the game. By the end of that season, Sevilla had scored 81 goals in 26 matches, averaging more than three goals per game.

6. February 7, 1960: Real Madrid 11:2 Elche CF

Real Madrid’s biggest La Liga victory came in round 21 of the 1959/60 season against Elche CF. Ferenc Puskas scored four goals, while Pepillo (José García Castro), replacing Alfredo Di Stefano, scored five. Elche were newly promoted at the time and faced a strong Real Madrid side at the Bernabeu. The gap in quality was clear, and Elche suffered one of the heaviest defeats in league history.

7. January 4, 1959: Real Madrid 10:1 UD Las Palmas

In the 1958/59 season, Real Madrid defeated UD Las Palmas 10-1. Ferenc Puskas and Alfredo Di Stefano each scored a hat-trick. With a lineup that included Kopa, Rial, Di Stefano, Puskas, and Gento, Real Madrid showed clear dominance. That season, they scored 89 goals in 30 matches, finished second in La Liga, and won their fourth consecutive European Cup.

8. September 11, 1949: FC Barcelona 10:1 Gimnàstic de Tarragona

Barcelona appear on this list after suffering two heavy defeats in earlier years. In the opening round of the 1949/50 season, they defeated their Catalan rivals Gimnàstic de Tarragona 10-1. Navarro scored four goals, while Cesar Rodriguez added a hat-trick. Despite this strong start, Barcelona did not win the league title that season and dropped important points later in the campaign.

9. November 5, 1950: Deportivo de La Coruña 10:1 UE Lleida

Two weeks before losing 10-0 to Bilbao, UE Lleida were beaten 10-1 by Deportivo in round nine. Rafael Franco scored four goals, and Tino added a hat-trick. Deportivo were enjoying one of their early strong periods, having finished second in the 1949/50 season. UE Lleida struggled throughout the campaign and were eventually relegated.

10. October 23, 1949: Celta de Vigo 10:1 Gimnàstic de Tarragona

The final match on the list features Celta de Vigo defeating Gimnàstic de Tarragona 10-1 in round seven. Hermidita scored four goals, while Mekerle added three. Tarragona finished the season with 99 goals conceded in 26 matches. After conceding four early goals against Celta, they were unable to recover and allowed six more, marking another heavy defeat in a difficult season.

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