1996–97 Segunda División Final table Final table

| Position_ | Club | Played | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals_for | Goals_against | Goal_Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 48 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 38 | 52 | -14 |
| 11 | UE Lleida | 38 | 48 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 48 | 41 | +7 |
| 12 | Atlético de Madrid B | 38 | 47 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 57 | 61 | -4 |
| 13 | Deportivo Alavés | 38 | 47 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 43 | 47 | -4 |
| 14 | CD Toledo | 38 | 45 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 37 | 53 | -16 |
| 15 | CD Ourense | 38 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 35 | 46 | -11 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 44 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 42 | -8 |
| 17 | Almería CF | 38 | 41 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 40 | 51 | -11 |
| 18 | Real Madrid B | 38 | 41 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 40 | 69 | -29 |