The 1958–59
La Liga
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season was the 28th since its establishment. The season began on 14 September 1958, and concluded on 19 April 1959.
Competition format
For this season, the
relegation play-offs
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were re-established. 13th and 14th qualified teams would play a double-legged playoff against the second qualified teams of the two groups of
Segunda División
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.
Team locations
Sevilla inaugurated this season the
Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
League table
Results
Relegation play-offs
Pichichi Trophy
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External links
Official LFP Site
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Spain
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