1979–80 La Liga

Primera División
Season1979–80
Dates8 September 1979 – 18 May 1980
ChampionsReal Madrid
(20th title)
RelegatedRayo Vallecano
Burgos
Málaga
European CupReal Madrid
UEFA Cup Winners' CupValencia
Castilla CF
UEFA CupReal Sociedad
Sporting Gijón
Barcelona
Matches played306
Goals scored766 (2.5 per match)
Top goalscorerQuini
(24 goals)
Biggest home winReal Madrid 7–0 Rayo Vallecano

The 1979–80 La Liga season was the 49th since its establishment. It began on 8 September 1979, and concluded on 18 May 1980.

Real Madrid achieved their 20th title. They also won the Copa del Rey against their reserve team, Castilla CF; thus Castilla qualified for next season's Cup Winners Cup.