During Autumn the team lost the 1966 Intercontinental Cup against Uruguayan side Peñarol being defeated the two matches of the series. The club won its 12th League title ever five points above runners-up CF Barcelona New arrivals were Junquera from Langreo, Zunzunegui, Chato Gonzalez and midfielder Juanito both from Rayo Vallecano, also Rovira from RCD Mallorca. Left the club retiring of football were Uruguayan central defender José Santamaría and after eight campaigns Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskás too. Also, Aguero was transferred out to Granada, Isidro to Sabadell, Morollón to Valladolid, Pedro Casado to Sabadell and Pipi Suarez to Sevilla.