Belt game 523 · May 3, 1953
FC Barcelona take the belt
FC Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3–2 at home to start reign 223 of the La Liga belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Athletic Bilbao had held it since April 26, 1953, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
FC Barcelona held it for 175 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Real Madrid on October 25, 1953.
223Reign number
22Team's reign
6Defenses
175Days held