Espanyol compete in Spain’s La Liga and play their home matches at RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat, near Barcelona. Follow the club’s fixtures, results, squad and league progress throughout the 2026/27 season.
Known as the Periquitos, RCD Espanyol have a long history in Spanish football. Manolo González remains in charge of the first team, while summer arrivals have added options across the defence, midfield and attack.
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Espanyol overview
| Club information | Details |
| Full name | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Competition | La Liga |
| Home stadium | RCDE Stadium, Cornellà de Llobregat |
| Head coach | Manolo González |
Espanyol fixtures and results
Espanyol’s La Liga schedule includes home games at RCDE Stadium and away trips across Spain. Results shape their place in the table, while cup fixtures add to the club’s calendar during the season.
The club publishes its first-team fixtures and results. For changing scores, match events and league positions, follow the SP Score app.
Espanyol squad and manager
Manolo González has led Espanyol’s first team since March 2024. The club confirmed that he would continue until June 2027 after an 11th-place finish in La Liga in 2025/26. Sporting director Monchi backed his continuation ahead of the new campaign.
Leandro Cabrera provides experience in defence, while the additions of Gabriel Moscardo in midfield and Bryan Zaragoza in attack give González further choices. Squad selection and availability can change between matches.
Espanyol transfers in 2026/27
Espanyol strengthened several areas of the first-team squad during the summer transfer window. These are among the arrivals confirmed by the club:
| Player | Position / role | Move |
| Àlex Calatrava | Forward / attacking option | Permanent signing from CD Castellón |
| Quilindschy Hartman | Left-back | Loan from Burnley |
| Gabriel Moscardo | Midfielder | Loan from Paris Saint-Germain |
| Bryan Zaragoza | Winger | Loan from Bayern Munich |
| Andoni Gorosabel | Right-back | Loan from Athletic Club |
The arrivals give the coaching staff different options across the pitch. Their roles will depend on selection, form and how they settle into the team during the season.
Espanyol standings and La Liga season
Espanyol finished 11th in La Liga in 2025/26. The 2026/27 table will change with each round of fixtures, so a single position or points total will quickly become outdated. Results against clubs throughout the league will determine where the Periquitos finish.
For wider competition context, read SportPesa South Africa’s La Liga 2026/27 season preview.
Espanyol history and RCDE Stadium
RCD Espanyol were founded in Barcelona in 1900. The club have won the Copa del Rey four times, in 1929, 1940, 2000 and 2006. Their history also includes European final appearances and a long-standing place in Catalan football.
RCDE Stadium opened in 2009 and is the club’s home in Cornellà de Llobregat. It remains the setting for Espanyol’s home league matches and a central part of the club’s identity.
Conclusion
Espanyol’s fixtures, results, squad and La Liga standings tell the story of the club through each season. With Manolo González in charge and confirmed 2026/27 additions across the squad, the Periquitos have both continuity and new faces to follow as the campaign develops.
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