| Competition: | Primera División |
| Season: | 1948–49 |
| Winners: | Barcelona (4th title) |
| Relegated: | Alcoyano Sabadell |
| Continentalcup1: | Latin Cup |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | Barcelona |
| League Topscorer: | César Rodríguez (27 goals) |
| Biggest Home Win: | Valencia 7–0 Gimnástico |
| Biggest Away Win: | Sevilla 1–5 Real Madrid |
| Matches: | 182 |
| Total Goals: | 739 |
| Longest Wins: | 4 matches Barcelona Valencia Real Madrid Atlético Madrid Sevilla |
| Longest Losses: | 6 matches Gimnástico |
| Longest Unbeaten: | 10 matches Real Madrid |
| Longest Winless: | 8 matches Sabadell |
| Prevseason: | 1947–48 |
| Nextseason: | 1949–50 |
The 1948–49 La Liga was the 18th season since its establishment. Barcelona won their fourth title, the second consecutive.
Valladolid made their debut in La Liga. The first club from Castile and León to play in the Primera Division
| Club | City | Stadium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Collao | |||
| San Mamés | |||
| Metropolitano | |||
| Les Corts | |||
| Balaídos | |||
| Riazor | |||
| Avenida de Cataluña | |||
| Sarriá | |||
| Buenavista | |||
| Chamartín | |||
| Cruz Alta | |||
| Nervión | |||
| Mestalla | |||
| Municipal |
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | ||
| 2 | 22 | ||
| 3 | 21 | ||
| 4 | 19 | ||
| 5 | 17 | ||
| 6 | 16 | ||
| 7 | 15 | ||
| 9 | 14 | ||
| Deportivo La Coruña | |||
| Gimnástico | |||