Real Madrid take the belt

Real Madrid beat Espanyol 3–1 at home to start reign 85 of the La Liga belt, the 7th for the franchise.

Espanyol had held it since December 3, 1939, with 1 defense over 14 days.

Real Madrid held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Atlético Madrid on January 7, 1940.