1985–86 La Liga

La Liga
Hércules line-up in a preseason match. The Valencian team would be relegated that year.
Dates31 August 1985 – 20 April 1986
ChampionsReal Madrid
21st title
RelegatedValencia
Hércules
Celta Vigo
European CupReal Madrid
Cup Winners' CupZaragoza
UEFA CupBarcelona
Athletic Bilbao
Atlético Madrid
Matches played306
Goals scored798 (2.61 per match)
Top goalscorerHugo Sánchez
(22 goals)

The 1985–86 La Liga season was the 55th since its establishment. It began on 31 August 1985, and concluded on 20 April 1986.

Barcelona lost their defence of the title to Real Madrid, who won the title by an 11-point margin.

This season marked Valencia's only relegation from La Liga to date.