Messi’s record broke the previous mark of 38 goals, set by Atlético Madrid’s way back in the 1950–51 season. Zarra’s record stood for nearly six decades, underscoring how extraordinary Messi’s feat truly was.
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So, while the race for the Pichichi (La Liga’s top scorer trophy) is fiercely contested every year, the answer to “Who scored the most goals in a La Liga season?” is, and likely will remain: Messi’s record broke the previous mark of 38
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