Espanyol is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Spain. Officially known as RCD Espanyol (Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona), it was founded in 1900 and is one of the oldest football clubs in Spain. The team traditionally represents the Catalan region, and its colors are blue and white. Espanyol plays its home matches at the Estadi RCDE, located in the suburb of Cornella de Llobregat. The club is known for its passionate fanbase and has a rich history in Spanish football, including competing in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, and winning the Copa del Rey several times. Espanyol’s rivalry with FC Barcelona, known as the Derbi barceloní, is a significant fixture in Spanish football, reflecting the broader cultural and regional identity within Catalonia.
Fran Garagarza, Espanyol's Director of Football, emphasizes ambition and connection as key elements of the club's vision. The club aims to maintain its position in the Primera Division, a goal…