Real Zaragoza, Real Murcia and Levante were the teams relegated from La Liga the previous season.

Alicante, Girona, Huesca and Rayo Vallecano were the teams promoted from Segunda División B the previous season.

The first goal of the season was scored by Alexandre Geijo, who scored in the 11th minute for Levante against Real Zaragoza in the early kick-off.

The first red card of the season was given to Paco Peña from Real Murcia after a challenge on Sergio Pachón in their opening match against Rayo Vallecano.

The first hat-trick was scored by Sebastián Abreu in the match between Xerez and Real Sociedad.