1996–97 La Liga
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 31 August 1996 – 23 June 1997 |
| Champions | Real Madrid 27th title |
| Relegated | Rayo Vallecano (relegation playoff) Extremadura Sevilla Hércules Logroñes |
| Champions League | Real Madrid Barcelona |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Real Betis (as Copa del Rey runners-up) |
| UEFA Cup | Deportivo La Coruña Atlético Madrid Athletic Bilbao Valladolid |
| Matches played | 462 |
| Goals scored | 1,271 (2.75 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Ronaldo (34 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Barcelona 8–0 Logroñés (20 October 1996) |
| Biggest away win | Rayo Vallecano 0–4 Real Betis (16 March 1997) |
| Highest scoring | Barcelona 8–0 Logroñés (20 October 1996) Zaragoza 3–5 Barcelona (29 August 1996) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 La Liga season was the 66th since its establishment. It began on 31 August 1996, and concluded on 23 June 1997. Five clubs were relegated to the Segunda División at the end of the season, as the number of La Liga clubs was reduced to 20 starting from the following season. This was thus the last La Liga season played with 22 teams.