The 2008–09 Segunda División season (known from that season as Liga Adelante for sponsorship reasons) was the 78th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 30 August 2008, and the season ended on 21 June 2009.

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, Real Murcia and Levante were the teams relegated from

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the previous season.

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and Rayo Vallecano were the teams promoted from

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the previous season. The first goal of the season was scored by Alexandre Geijo, who scored in the 11th minute for Levante against

in the early kick-off. The first red card of the season was given to

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from Real Murcia after a challenge on Sergio Pachón in their opening match against Rayo Vallecano. The first

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was scored by Sebastián Abreu in the match between Xerez and

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Teams

The 2008–09 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:

League table

Results

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for Top Goalscorers

''Last updated 21 June 2009''

Zamora Trophy for Top Goalkeepers

''Last updated 21 June 2009''

Season statistics

Scoring

*First goal of the season: Alexandre Geijo for Levante against

(30 August 2008) *Fastest goal in a match: ''14 seconds – Sergio Rodríguez for

against Alavés (27 September 2008)'' *Goal scored at the latest point in a match: ''90+8 minutes – Alexandre Geijo for

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against

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(6 December 2008)'' *Widest winning margin: ''8 – Hércules 8–0

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(5 April 2009)'' *Most goals in a match: ''8 '' **'' Xerez 5–3 Real Murcia (2 November 2008)'' **'' Hércules 8–0

(5 April 2009)'' *First

of the season: Sebastián Abreu for

against Xerez (14 March 2009) *First

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of the season: Ricardo Cavas for Xerez against Valicante (30 August 2008) *Most goals by one player in a single match: ''3'' **'' Sebastián Abreu for

against Xerez (14 March 2009)'' **'' Rubén Navarro for Hércules against

(5 April 2009)'' **'' Leonardo Ulloa for Castellón against Eibar (14 June 2009)'' *Most goals by one team in a match: ''8 – Hércules 8–0

(5 April 2009)'' *Most goals in one half by one team: ''5 – Xerez 5–3 Real Murcia (2 November 2008)'' *Most goals scored by losing team: ''3 '' **'' Xerez 5–3 Real Murcia (2 November 2008)'' **'' Córdoba 3–4 Celta Vigo (8 November 2008)''

Cards

*First yellow card: '' Lillo for Real Murcia against Rayo Vallecano (30 August 2008)'' *First red card: ''

for Real Murcia against Rayo Vallecano (30 August 2008).''

Teams by autonomous community

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