Barcelona's other club, often in the shadow of FC Barcelona, with a support that defines itself partly by not being Culés.
Club facts
- League
- La Liga
- Position
- 11th, 46 points
- Founded
- 1900
- Stadium
- RCDE Stadium
- Colours
- Blue / White
- Nickname
- Periquitos
Last season
Espanyol finished 11th in the La Liga with 46 points from 38 matches: 12 won, 10 drawn, 16 lost. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation. That is the 2025-26 season; 2026-27 has only just kicked off.
When they next play
The first question most new supporters have. Kickoff times are shown as dates here; exact times shift for television.
- Sun, Aug 16Home against Levante
- Sat, Aug 22Home against Real Madrid
- Sat, Aug 29Away against Real Sociedad
- Sun, Sep 6Home against Sevilla FC
- Sun, Sep 13Away against Osasuna
Fixture list retrieved 2026-08-04. Matches move.
What to know before you follow them
Life next to Barça is hard. Espanyol supporters are used to being overlooked by outsiders.
The squad
10 players. 1 played at the 2026 World Cup.
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
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