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.

Promotion and relegation

Teams promoted from 1995–96 Segunda División Teams relegated to 1996–97 Segunda División

Team information

Clubs and locations

1996–97 season was composed of the following clubs:

Personnel and sponsoring

League table

Results

Relegation playoff

First leg

Second leg

Top goalscorers