1939–40 La Liga
| Season | 1939–40 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Atlético Aviación (1st title) |
| Relegated | Betis Racing Santander |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 501 (3.8 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Victorio Unamuno (20 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Sevilla 8–2 Racing Santander |
| Biggest away win | Betis 0–4 Madrid FC |
| Highest scoring | Athletic Bilbao 7–5 Barcelona |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches Atlético Madrid |
| Longest unbeaten run | 7 matches Sevilla |
| Longest winless run | 8 matches Zaragoza |
| Longest losing run | 4 matches Athletic Bilbao Celta Español Racing Santander |
← 1935–36 1940–41 → | |
The 1939–40 La Liga was the ninth season since its establishment and the first one after the Spanish Civil War, which forced the suspension of the competition for three years. The season started on December 3, 1939, and finished on April 28, 1940.
Despite being relegated in the previous season, Atlético Aviación won its first title ever.