Real Madrid secured their 16th Spanish Cup on June 30, 1989, defeating Valladolid at the Vicente Calderón. A decisive goal from Gordillo within the first five minutes sealed the victory for the squad led by coach Leo Beenhakker. Real Madrid's path to the final involved overcoming several strong opponents. They eliminated Elche in the Round of 32, followed by Sporting Gijón in the Round of 16, and Celta in the quarterfinals. A crucial semifinal derby against Atlético saw Real Madrid emerge victorious with a 2-0 win in the first leg and a 1-0 triumph in the second. This Spanish Cup victory marked a highly successful season for the club, as they also clinched the League title and the Spanish Super Cup, showcasing their dominance in Spanish football during that period.