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1979–80 La Liga


The 1979–80 La Liga season, the 49th since its establishment, started on September 8, 1979, and finished on May 18, 1980.

It was composed of the following clubs:

1Qualify for Cup Winners' Cup as holders.
2Once finished the championship on June 20, 1980, the Competition Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation quashed the game of the 31th round between the CD Málaga and UD Salamanca (0–3 ), considering that it had been rigged, and sanctioned the salmantino club with the deduction of two points. Thus, UD Salamanca ended in 14th position with 30 points and with a record of 12 wins, 8 draws and 13 defeats in 33 games, totaling 34 goals for and 37 against. However, a year later, on May 8, 1981, the Higher Committee of Sports Justice of the Superior Sports Council overturned the sanctions for lack of evidence.
3CD Málaga did not show up for the match of the 27th round, against AD Almería, which was played in Algeciras after Málaga's La Rosaleda Stadium had been closed. The Royal Spanish Football Federation awarded a win to Almería, while Málaga were also penalized with a three-point deduction.


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