Real Betis take the belt

Real Betis beat Sevilla FC 3–2 at home to start reign 88 of the La Liga belt, the 8th for the franchise.

Sevilla FC had held it since January 14, 1940, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Real Betis held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Racing Santander on January 28, 1940.