| Club: | Real Sporting |
| Season: | 1978–79 |
| Chrtitle: | President |
| Chairman: | Manuel Vega-Arango Alvaré |
| Stadium: | El Molinón |
| League: | 1978–79 |
| League Result: | 2nd |
| Cup1: | Copa del Rey |
| Cup1 Result: | Third round |
| League Topscorer: | Quini (23 goals) |
| Prevseason: | 1977–78 |
| Nextseason: | 1979–80 |
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The 1978–79 Sporting de Gijón season was the 19th season of the club in La Liga, the second in a row since the last promotion. This was the best season in the club's history, after finishing the league as runner-up and making its debut in European competitions.[1]
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See main article: 1978–79 La Liga.
See main article: 1978–79 UEFA Cup.
See main article: 1978–79 Copa del Rey.