1955–56 La Liga

Primera División
Season1955–56
ChampionsAthletic Bilbao
(6th title)
RelegatedMurcia
Alavés
Cultural Leonesa
Hércules
European CupAthletic Bilbao
Real Madrid (as holders)
Latin CupAthletic Bilbao
Matches played240
Goals scored908 (3.78 per match)
Top goalscorerAlfredo Di Stéfano
(24 goals)
Biggest home winAtlético Madrid 9–0 Hércules
Biggest away winDeportivo La Coruña 0–7 Barcelona
Highest scoringReal Madrid 8–3 Celta
Longest winning run10 matches
Barcelona
Longest unbeaten run13 matches
Atlético Bilbao
Longest winless run10 matches
Hércules
Las Palmas
Murcia
Longest losing run6 matches
Cultural Leonesa

The 1955–56 La Liga was the 25th season since its establishment. Athletic Bilbao achieved their sixth title.