1939–40 La Liga

The 1939–40 La Liga was the ninth season since its establishment and the first one after the Spanish Civil War, that forced to suspend the competition during three years. The season started on December 3, 1939, and finished on April 28, 1940.

Primera División
Season1939–40
ChampionsAtlético Aviación
(1st title)
RelegatedBetis
Racing Santander
Matches played132
Goals scored501 (3.8 per match)
Top goalscorerVictorio Unamuno
(20 goals)
Biggest home winSevilla 8–2 Racing Santander
Biggest away winBetis 0–4 Madrid FC
Highest scoringAthletic Bilbao 7–5 Barcelona
Longest winning run5 matches
Atlético Madrid
Longest unbeaten run7 matches
Sevilla
Longest winless run8 matches
Zaragoza
Longest losing run4 matches
Athletic Bilbao
Celta
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Racing Santander

Despite being relegated in the previous season, Atlético Aviación won its first title ever.

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