1978–79 La Liga

Primera División
Season1978–79
Dates2 September 1978 – 3 June 1979
ChampionsReal Madrid
(19th title)
RelegatedCelta Vigo
Racing Santander
Recreativo
European CupReal Madrid
UEFA Cup Winners' CupBarcelona (as title holders)
Valencia
UEFA CupSporting Gijón
Atlético Madrid
Real Sociedad
Matches played306
Goals scored825 (2.7 per match)
Top goalscorerHans Krankl (29 goals)

The 1978–79 La Liga was the 48th season since its establishment. It began on 2 September 1978, and concluded on 3 June 1979.