| Club: | Real Sporting |
| Season: | 1996–97 |
| Chairman: | José Fernández |
| Stadium: | El Molinón |
| League: | La Liga |
| League Result: | 15th |
| Cup1: | Copa del Rey |
| Cup1 Result: | Third round |
| Average Attendance: | 19,219 |
| Prevseason: | 1995–96 |
| Nextseason: | 1997–98 |
| 1996–97 season | |
The 1996–97 Sporting de Gijón season was the 35th season of the club in La Liga, the 21st consecutive after its last promotion.
Threatened by the relegation, Benito Floro was sacked after four consecutive losses. Miguel Montes replaced him since the round 35 and finally avoided the last positions and saved the place in La Liga with a 3–0 win over Rayo Vallecano in the 41st round of 42.[1]
See main article: 1996–97 La Liga.
See main article: 1996–97 Copa del Rey.
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