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Welcome to Espanyol.

The nickname you will hear is Periquitos. Home is RCDE Stadium in the La Liga. The club is based in Barcelona, Spain.

La Liga · 14th this season

Espanyol

Spain · Barcelona · RCDE Stadium

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
14th, 11 points (2026-27)
Founded
1900
Stadium
RCDE Stadium
Colours
Blue / White
Nickname
Periquitos

Current Season (2026-27)

Espanyol are 14th in the La Liga after 11 matches: 3 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost, 11 points. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation.

Last Season (2025-26)

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.

Matches

The first question most new supporters have. Kickoff times are shown as dates; exact times shift for television.

  • Sat, Oct 24Away vs Santander1 : 2
  • Fri, Oct 30Away vs Villarreal1 : 0
  • Sat, Nov 7Home vs Deportivo
  • Fri, Nov 20Away vs Athletic
  • Sat, Nov 28Home vs Getafe

Fixture data retrieved 2026-11-06. Matches move.

What to know before you follow them

Life next to Barça is hard. Espanyol supporters are used to being overlooked by outsiders.

One World Cup player at Espanyol

Players from the 2026 World Cup squads who are recorded at this club. Club moves after the tournament may not be reflected yet.

The squad

10 players. 1 played at the 2026 World Cup. Squad lists come from our data providers and may not reflect the latest transfers, loans, or injuries. Treat this as a guide to the current group, not a live official roster.

What next

Identity, table and squad from football-data.org. Club description and culture notes are ours and have not been editorially verified. Terms of use.