Hercules CF take the belt

Hercules CF beat Athletic Bilbao 1–0 at home to start reign 97 of the La Liga belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Athletic Bilbao had held it since April 21, 1940, with 3 defenses over 175 days.

Hercules CF held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to FC Barcelona on October 20, 1940.